Cropper and Gaff

Cropper

Cropper noun - A falling short of one's goals.

Gaff and cropper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaff" instead a noun "Cropper".

Nearby Words: crop, cropped, cropping

Gaff

Gaff noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

Cropper and gaff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cropper" instead a noun "Gaff".

Nearby Words: gaffed, gaffe, gaffer, gaffing
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