Someone that’s in a mess or all over the place.
All over the gaff
Example Sentences
"He's all over the gaff after a few pints."
"Me papers are all over the gaff."
Etymology & History
The word "gaff" has been Cockney slang for house or place since the 18th century. "All over the gaff" emerged in the early 20th century to describe someone or something in disarray.
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London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
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