Pratfall

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA fall onto the buttocks.

2.nounA humiliating mistake.

3.nounA staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.

"The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up."

4.verbTo fall on to the buttocks.

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