Cockup and Gaffe

Cockup

Cockup noun - Something badly botched or muddled.
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Gaffe and cockup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaffe" instead a noun "Cockup".

Gaffe

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

Cockup and gaffe are semantically related. You can use "Cockup" instead a noun "Gaffe".

Nearby Words: gaff, gaffed, gaffer, gaffing
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