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pratfalls

pratfalls is the plural of pratfall.

Meaning of pratfall

Noun

pratfall (plural pratfalls)

  1. A fall onto the buttocks.
  2. A humiliating mistake.
    Synonyms:
    blunder, howler
  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.

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Questions about pratfalls

What is pratfalls the plural of?
Pratfalls is the plural of pratfall.

Words near pratfalls in the dictionary

  1. pratfall
  2. pratfall effect
  3. pratfall effects
  4. pratfallen
  5. pratfalling
  6. pratfalls
  7. pratfell
  8. Pratham
  9. Prathama
  10. Prather
  11. Prathers

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