faux pas
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noun \ˈfō-ˌpä, fō-ˈ\ plural faux pas \-ˌpä(z), -ˈpä(z)\
Definition of FAUX PAS
: blunder; especially : a social blunder
See Examples of FAUX PAS
- Arriving too early would be a serious faux pas.
- <according to an oft-told story, the queen set a guest at ease about a faux pas by politely imitating it>
Origin of FAUX PAS
French, literally, false step
First Known Use: 1676
Related to FAUX PAS
- Synonyms
- familiarity, impropriety, gaff, gaffe, indiscretion, solecism
Rhymes with FAUX PAS
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