The difference between Gaffe and Goof

When used as nouns, gaffe means a foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public, whereas goof means an error made during production which finds its way into the final release.

Goof is also verb with the meaning: to make a mistake.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gaffe and Goof

  1. Gaffe as a noun:

    A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

  1. Goof as a noun (US, informal):

    A mistake or error, An error made during production which finds its way into the final release.

    Examples:

    "I made a goof in that last calculation."

  2. Goof as a noun (US, informal):

    A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.

    Examples:

    "Your little brother is a total goof."

  3. Goof as a noun (Canada, prison, _, slang):

    A child molester.

  1. Goof as a verb (US):

    To make a mistake.

    Examples:

    "It's my fault: I goofed."

  2. Goof as a verb (US):

    To engage in mischief.

    Examples:

    "We were just goofing by painting the neighbors cat green."

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