GAFF

Gaff

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gaff

Noun

  1. A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
  2. A minor error or faux pas.
    We politely ignored his gaff.
  3. A trick or con.
    The sideshow feat was a just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled.
  4. A place of residence.
    We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie.
  5. The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
  6. A garment worn to hide the genitals by male transvestites.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. rough or harsh treatment; criticism

Verb

  1. To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
  2. To cheat or hoax


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