Social Faux Pas

adjective lacking skill, awkward, clumsy

• His maladroit handling of the situation led to further complications.
• She's so maladroit when it comes to cooking, always making a mess in the kitchen.
• I can't believe how maladroit he was at the party last night, spilling drinks everywhere.
• His maladroit attempt at humor fell flat, leaving everyone feeling awkward.

verb An action word that indicates the act of letting a brick fall or making a mistake in speech or behavior.

• He accidentally dropped a brick on the newly paved driveway.
• I can't believe she dropped a brick and ruined the surprise party.
• Don't drop a brick and embarrass yourself in front of everyone.
• I didn't mean to drop a brick, but my comment ended up causing a lot of tension in the room.

noun a slang term for accidentally calling someone from a phone in a pocket or purse

verb to accidentally call someone from a phone in a pocket or purse

• He accidentally buttdialed his boss while discussing the project.
• I buttdialed my ex last night and now he won't stop texting me.
• I can't believe I buttdialed my crush, now I'm so embarrassed.
• She felt like she buttdialed her way into the conversation, not knowing how she got there.