ˈgōsh adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: French, literally, left, on the left, from Middle French, from gauchir to turn aside, swerve, alteration of guenchir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wankōn to stagger, sway — more at wink
1.
a. : lacking in social graces or ease, tact, and familiarity with polite usage : likely or inclined to commit social blunders especially from lack of experience or training
b. : lacking finish or exhibiting crudity (as of style, form, or technique)
an excellent script and cast wasted by gauche direction
a gauche turn of phrase
2. : not plane : twisted , skew
a gauche curve
3. : being or designed for use with the left hand : left-hand
a gauche or left-hand weapon, used mainly for guarding and reserve — Foster Harris
Synonyms: see awkward