très gauche

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English

Etymology

From French très gauche (very awkward).

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Adjective

très gauche (comparative more très gauche, superlative most très gauche)

  1. (humorous) unbecoming
    • 2011, Jodi R.R. Smith, The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners:
      Bringing a bottle of wine to give to your party's host at an elegant restaurant would be très gauche.