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Pratfall Definition & Meaning

pratfall
noun
  1. a fall onto your buttocks
  2. an embarrassing mistake

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Frequently asked questions

What does pratfall mean?
a fall onto your buttocks an embarrassing mistake
What part of speech is pratfall?
Pratfall is a noun.
How many definitions does pratfall have?
Pratfall has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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