gaffe

As nouns the difference between gaffe and gaffle

is that gaffe is coffee while gaffle is (obsolete) a lever used to bend a crossbow.

As a verb gaffle is

to seize.

As nouns the difference between gaffer and gaffe

is that gaffer is rubberneck (undesired spectator a scene of crime or accident) while gaffe is coffee.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and gaffe

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while gaffe is coffee.

As nouns the difference between contretemps and gaffe

is that contretemps is an unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch while gaffe is coffee.

As nouns the difference between idiosyncrasy and gaffe

is that idiosyncrasy is a behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person while gaffe is coffee.

As a noun gaffe

is a foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

As an adjective harsh is

unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.

As a verb harsh is

to negatively criticize.