noun
pratfall
Pratfall (noun) means a fall landing on your bottom.
noun
1
A fall landing on your bottom.
2
An embarrassing error.
3
A fall performed on purpose for laughs, as in a comedy act.
"The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up."
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Etymology
Formed from prat and fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pratfall?
"pratfall" (noun) means a fall landing on your bottom.
What is another word for pratfall?
Other words for "pratfall" include blunder, blooper, bungle, flub, fuckup, botch.
What are the different meanings of pratfall?
"pratfall" has 3 main meanings: 1. A fall landing on your bottom; 2. An embarrassing error; 3. A fall performed on purpose for laughs, as in a comedy act.
