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Faux Pax

Definition: Faux Pax refers to a social blunder or an embarrassing mistake made in a social setting, often resulting in an unintended offense or misunderstanding.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A social blunder or mistake

Example Sentence: The host committed a major faux pax by forgetting to introduce the guest of honor.

Sense 2: An embarrassing error resulting in offense

Example Sentence: His comment about her weight was a real faux pax and caused her great distress.

Sense 3: A misunderstanding due to an unintentional mistake

Example Sentence: Our conversation got awkward after I made a faux pax by mistakenly assuming she was married.

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