A faux pas literally means "wrong step" in French.
You could just use the term "fuck things up" instead, but if you wanna look classy, use "faux pas".
You could just use the term "fuck things up" instead, but if you wanna look classy, use "faux pas".
Ellie banged her best friend's husband but forgot her panties on the floor.
That was a faux pas .
Also, she got pregnant.
That's a faux pas as well.
She got AIDS.
Her partner made a faux pas.
That was a faux pas .
Also, she got pregnant.
That's a faux pas as well.
She got AIDS.
Her partner made a faux pas.
by Cordylia March 04, 2016
The Aunt made a faux pas wen she said "you dont want nuts on it", "well Ill take your nuts" to her young nephew at the party.
IE context may be taken as in appropriate
IE context may be taken as in appropriate
by Gordonj63 August 01, 2006
A social blunder. (A blunder is a usually serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion.)
by VanessaL90 May 06, 2005
I had my daughter as a single parent and my friend (who is gay) has help me raise her for 30 years! He is called Dad by her and Granddad by my grandson ..... this is what we call a Faux Pa
by Canducci October 19, 2012
Term used to describe one's step-father or non-biological male guardian. Originated by Adam Carolla via his podcast The Adam Carolla Show.
Billy: Hey Tommy, how'd you land that black eye?
Tommy: My Faux Pa just started hitting the hard cider again, it's been a rough week.
Tommy: My Faux Pa just started hitting the hard cider again, it's been a rough week.
by g_parks July 02, 2012
Something some cunt says because they have a superiority complex that involves the complete and utter fucking inability to speak like a normal goddamn human being. The word literally means mistake. That's it. That's all it means. Say mistake, error, fuck up, anything... please. Cunt.
Oh Reginald, I do say, the ball you have thrown in your extraaaavagaaant abode is quite suiting, although I must proclaim, the curtains are definitely a Faux Pas. I apologize for my adamant mouth flatulence, and by apologize, I mean sorry not sorry. For I am better than you, and my choice of drapery would have more beige than your hideous plain Faux Pas white.
by LaserSharkSushi September 11, 2018
by Zak's Dad December 11, 2005