General
gaff
What does gaff mean?
Used casually when talking about whose place to meet at.
"Whose gaff are we at tonight?"
Origin
"Gaff" for a home or place has long been British and Irish slang, with roots in older cant for a cheap place or venue. It remains common informal usage for one's house or flat.
Frequently asked questions
What does gaff mean?
Gaff is British and Irish slang for home, house, or flat — where you live.
Where did gaff come from?
It's long-standing British and Irish slang, with roots in older cant for a cheap place or venue.
Does gaff mean a mistake too?
"Gaffe" (with an e) means a blunder, but "gaff" in this slang sense means a home.
How do you use gaff in a sentence?
For example: "round my gaff" — meaning at my place.
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