solecism meaning

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solecism (noun): a socially awkward or tactless act.

Definition of solecism

  1. a socially awkward or tactless act

    Synonyms: faux pas, gaffe, slip, gaucherie

    Type of: blunder

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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