gaffe
//ɡæf//
Noun
gaffeSingular
gaffesPlural
1
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
The politician made a gaffe during the interview that embarrassed his entire team.
2
A social mistake or breach of etiquette, especially in a public or formal setting.
He made a terrible gaffe by calling the ambassador by the wrong name at the formal dinner.