pratfall
verbEtymology From prat + fall.
1
To fall on to the buttocks.
- Derived terms
- prat-fallen, prat-falling
pratfall
nounEtymology From prat + fall.
1
A fall onto the buttocks.
2
A humiliating mistake.
3
A 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.
- Derived terms
- pratfall effect