Definition of gaff
gaff
noun
- a place of residence. British slang common in London and points east, with an underworld flavor.
Come 'round my gaff after the pub shuts.
- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Joshua R. from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK on Oct 27 1999.
verb - transitive
- to steal. Possibly a variant or mis-hearing of gaffle.
Some burglars gaffed my wallet.
- See more words with the same meaning: to steal.
Last edited on Jul 26 2010. Submitted by Audrey M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 22 1999.
| + | Add a definition for this slang term |
More info: |
Share
E-mail
Related words
Slang terms with the same meaning
Other terms relating to 'British, UK slang (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: drunk. | |
| Definitions include: an informal chat. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "unexplained beer injury", used on medical charts by doctors in the UK. | |
| Definitions include: A member of British youth subculture in the 1950s. | |
| Definitions include: male genitalia. | |
| Definitions include: "nerd"; "geek". | |
| Definitions include: "television". | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: a female. | |
| Definitions include: sassy, beyond sassy... incredibly choleric. | |
| Definitions include: extremely tired. | |
| Definitions include: to report someone to the authority involved (police, school teacher). | |
| Definitions include: generally displeasing. | |
| Definitions include: British expression meaning that the speaker doesn't want to do something. | |
| Definitions include: a line of people waiting to receive some service. | |
Other terms relating to 'to steal': | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to have, to take. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to steal or swindle something from someone. | |
| Definitions include: To steal | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: a moron; "goof". | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: a disrespectful, rude, or otherwise unpleasant person. | |
| Definitions include: verb; to steal with, or without, the victim's knowledge. | |
| Definitions include: to use Ecstasy (MDMA). | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: a five pound note. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'gaff': | |
| Definitions include: to tape something very firmly. | |
| Definitions include: to blow off a person or task. | |
How common is this slang?
| I use it | (31) |  |
|
| No longer use it | (0) | |
|
| Heard it but never used it | (12) | |
|
| Have never heard it | (19) | |
|
How vulgar is this slang?
Average of 28 votes: 12% (See the most vulgar words.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Your vote: None (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Where is this slang used?
Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.
Link to this slang definition
To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.
<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gaff">gaff</a>
To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.
[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gaff gaff]
Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.