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November 6, 2022

Word of the Day: Gauche

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Word of the Day : November 6, 2022

gauche \GOHSH\ adjective

What It Means

Gauche means “having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave.” When describing a person or a behavior, gauche can mean “socially awkward” or “tactless”; when describing an object (such as a product with a vulgar image or slogan on it) it can mean “crudely made or done.”

// Some people view giving cash in lieu of a wrapped present to be terribly gauche, but I like knowing that my friends and family will be able to pick out something they truly want.

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