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Vinony

pratfall

noun

  1. subconcept of Comic acting (scot/2580)
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: 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.”

verb

Etymology: From prat + fall.

  1. To fall on to the buttocks.