Gaff
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Gaff
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.
- A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
"We politely ignored his gaff."
- A trick or con.
"The sideshow feat was just a gaff, but the audience was too proud to admit they'd been fooled."
- The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
- A type of tight, panty-like underwear worn to hold the penis and testicles tucked backwards and make one's genital region look smooth, as if one had a vulva.
Verb
Noun
- A place of residence.
"We're going round to Mike's gaff later to watch the footie."
- A disreputable, low-end theatre.