A tactless or socially awkward action, remark, or behavior; something done without grace, refinement, or appropriate social awareness.
From French 'gaucherie' (tactlessness or clumsiness), formed from 'gauche' plus the French suffix '-erie' indicating a quality or collection of behaviors.
French '-erie' words are great for describing character flaws—'gaucherie' (tactlessness), 'roguerie' (mischief), 'knavery' (dishonesty)—they're almost like social diagnoses.
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