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Plural of gaff

regular plural

The plural of gaff is gaffs.

Forms of gaff

Singulargaff /ɡæf/
Pluralgaffs
Countablecountable

Gaffs in a sentence

  • No gaffs, no grift, nothing phoney.1976, Mary Carey, George Sherman, A compendium of bunk: or, How to spot a con artist. From the entry slum

Meaning of gaff

  1. noun 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. noun A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
  3. noun A trick or con.

Full definition of gaff

Questions about the plural of gaff

What is the plural of gaff?
The plural of gaff is gaffs.
Is gaff countable?
Gaff is a countable noun.

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