gaffe 
/ˈgæf/ noun
plural gaffes /ˈgæf/ noun [count] : a mistake made in a social situation
▪ He realized that he had committed/made an awful/embarrassing gaffe when he mispronounced her name. ▪ a verbal/diplomatic gaffe
▪ He realized that he had committed/made an awful/embarrassing gaffe when he mispronounced her name. ▪ a verbal/diplomatic gaffe
