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Meaning of penny gaff | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An entertainment in 19th-century England consisting of short theatrical displays such as dancing, singing, clowning, and plays.

historical

Examples

“More sophisticated were the penny gaffes where for a id^([sic]) entrance fee entertainment was provided by hairy men, hairless dogs, gorillas, Aztecs and giants.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

penny in the fusebox penny loafer penny mail penny packet penny pincher penny post