Gaff is specifically used in fishing to land a catch and not for fishing in general.

Fishing Equipment

Despite having a hook or spear, a gaff is not meant for combat or hunting.

Not a Weapon

A gaff is particularly helpful for large or heavy fish that can't be lifted with a line.

Large Fish

The word 'gaff' as a home is informal slang, so use it in casual conversations.

Slang Term

Remember, 'gaff' for a place is primarily British slang, not commonly used elsewhere.

British Slang

Avoid using 'gaff' for someone's home in formal or professional writing.

Not Official

'Gaff' as a mistake often implies humor or notoriety attached to the error.

Negative Connotation

Use 'gaff' for errors made in public or professional settings, not private ones.

Public Mistake

'Gaff' usually suggests the mistake was accidental, not deliberate.

No Intention

 Now, I think it's really important that I pause here for a second and say that I can't take credit for the success of any of those movies. I didn't write them, I didn't direct them, I didn't produce them, I didn't gaff them, I didn't make food and craft service -- we all know how important that is. The credit for those movies, the credit for that success,

How I accidentally...

 with the gaff on time or you know he wasn't doing something he hasn't Fischer me in years but your dad questions you yeah I got quest pushes the guy is that about it right and doesn't that make you like oh come on really I can tell you seriously can yell at me which is fine you know you can yell at me forever but if I ever