by ruraldictionary2 November 3, 2008
She knew she'd committed an egregious breach of etiquette, and thought it best to confess immediately: "Oh heavens, what a dreadful fas paux!"
by Clark Griffith September 21, 2006
From the French faus pas, pronounced 'po pa'.
Letting one's true nature show through by speaking without thinking. Often occurs after having too much alcohol.Generally showing a racist and/or sexist nature. A Nazi streak.
Often followed by a shocked or at least uncomfortable silence.
Letting one's true nature show through by speaking without thinking. Often occurs after having too much alcohol.Generally showing a racist and/or sexist nature. A Nazi streak.
Often followed by a shocked or at least uncomfortable silence.
by Barbara R. September 20, 2006