Pratfall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pratfall is a noun meaning A fall onto the buttocks.
Meaning
A fall onto the buttocks.
More Meanings
- A humiliating mistake.
- A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.
- To fall on to the buttocks.
Example Sentences
The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up.
Word Forms
- pratfalls
- prat-fall
- pratt-fall
- pratfalling
- pratfell
- pratfallen
Synonyms for pratfall
Depending on context, synonyms include blunder, howler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prattfall, tushie, crap, crack, pantsing, tookus.
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