pratfall

[US]/ˈpræt.fɔːl/
[UK]/ˈpræt.fɔl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to fall into a sitting position
n.a fall onto one's buttocks; a humiliating mistake or blunder; a fall that is awkward or embarrassing
Word Forms
Pluralpratfalls

Phrases & Collocations

social pratfall

comic pratfall

pratfall effect

pratfall humor

pratfall moment

pratfall scene

pratfall comedy

pratfall character

pratfall strategy

pratfall reaction

Example Sentences

his pratfall during the presentation made everyone laugh.

she turned her pratfall into a funny story.

everyone has experienced a pratfall at some point.

his pratfall was the highlight of the evening.

she laughed off her pratfall and continued dancing.

making a pratfall can sometimes break the ice.

his pratfall was caught on video and went viral.

she is known for her comedic pratfalls in movies.

they turned his pratfall into a meme.

his pratfall was a classic example of slapstick humor.

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