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The correct spelling is pratfall.
How to pronounce pratfall
noun
Say it like: Pra-tfa-ll
The correct spelling is pratfall. A fall onto the buttocks. For example: "The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up."
Usage Examples
“The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A fall onto the buttocks.
- 2.A humiliating mistake.
- 3.A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.
verb
- 1.To fall on to the buttocks.
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