noun
pratfall
Pratfall (noun) means a fall onto the buttocks.
noun
1
A fall onto the buttocks.
2
A humiliating mistake.
3
A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.
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Etymology
From prat + fall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pratfall?
"pratfall" (noun) means a fall onto the buttocks.
What are the different meanings of pratfall?
"pratfall" has 3 main meanings: 1. A fall onto the buttocks; 2. A humiliating mistake; 3. A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.