First Known Use: circa 1656
Dictionary
1gaff
noun \ˈgaf\
Definition of GAFF
1
a : a spear or spearhead for taking fish or turtles b : a handled hook for holding or lifting heavy fish c : a metal spur for a gamecock d : a butcher's hook e : a climbing iron or its steel point used by a telephone lineman
2
: the spar on which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is extended
3
: gaffe
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Origin of GAFF
French gaffe, from Occitan gaf
2gaff
verb
Definition of GAFF
transitive verb
1
: to strike or secure with a gaff
2
: to fit (a gamecock) with a gaff
First Known Use of GAFF
1844
3gaff
noun
Definition of GAFF
British : a cheap theater or music hall
Origin of GAFF
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1812
Other Performing Arts Terms
4gaff
noun
Definition of GAFF
1
Origin of GAFF
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1896
5gaff
verb
Definition of GAFF
transitive verb
2
: to fix for the purpose of cheating <gaff the dice>
First Known Use of GAFF
1933
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