Found 2 items, similar to faux pas.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: faux pas faux pas n : a socially awkward or tactless act [syn: gaffe, solecism, slip, gaucherie]
English → English (gcide) Definition: faux pas faux pas \faux` pas"\ (f[=o]` p[.a]"). [F. See False, and Pas.] A false step; a mistake or wrong measure; especially, a slip or misstep in social etiquette; a blunder in conduct or manners that causes embarassment; as, he committed the faux pas of mentioning John's former wife. [1913 Webster +PJC]