stands the gaff

A form of stand the gaff — To endure harsh criticism, rough treatment, or severe difficulties without complaining or breaking down.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of stand the gaff
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APA

stands the gaff. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stands%20the%20gaff

MLA

“stands the gaff.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stands%20the%20gaff. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “stands the gaff,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stands%20the%20gaff.

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