concept   gaff

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) US (1) Australia (1) Ireland (1) UK (1) theater culture (1) fishing communities (1) nautical culture (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 gaff US The term "gaff" is slang for a social blunder and is commonly used in the US and Australia. 6
2 gaff Australia In Australia, 'gaff' is slang for a social blunder and 'geezer' is used affectionately for an older man. 4
3 gaff Ireland In Ireland and the United Kingdom, 'gaff' is a colloquial term for a house or home. 3
4 gaff UK In the UK and Ireland, "gaff" is slang for a house or home. 3
5 gaff theater culture In theater culture, a gaff is a mistake made during a performance. 2
6 gaff fishing communities In fishing communities, the gaff is commonly used to lift heavy fish into the boat. 1
7 gaff nautical culture A gaff is a pole with a hook used for hoisting sails on a sailing vessel in nautical culture. 1