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pratfall::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bloomer, blooper, blunder, boner, boo-boo, botch, bungle, flub, foul-up, fuckup |
| Type of | fault, error, mistake |
| Has types | gaffe, gaucherie, howler, bobble, muff, slip, snafu, solecism, spectacle, stumble, trip, trip-up, misstep, bull, clanger, faux pas, fluff, fumble |
Examples of pratfall
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The young catcher's slide into second was more pratfall than artful baserunning.
From the sacbee.com
And, Thursday's 4 percent pratfall bore the technical signs of a market bottom.
From the stltoday.com
It's quirky, sharp, well acted and doesn't mind attempting a pratfall with a baby.
From the suntimes.com
Pratfall-anticipation rather than pride is the note of our journalistic times.
From the telegraph.co.uk
It held Dionte Christmas, the Atlantic 10's leading scorer, to a 1-for-12 pratfall.
From the denverpost.com
In their midst, jugglers hurl batons, mimes mime, clowns pratfall and dancers soar.
From the time.com
A clip is played of a pratfall or some unfortunate, self-inflicted accident.
From the fresnobee.com
Still, he ultimately emerges as more than just a sweaty beast who gave good pratfall.
From the edition.cnn.com
There is no real tray, no real cafeteria, and Amanda's tumble was a planned pratfall.
From the time.com
- A fall onto your buttocks
- Blunder: an embarrassing mistake
- Physical comedy, also known as slapstick is a comedic performance relying mostly on the use of the body to convey humour.
- Slang for a fall on the buttocks, especially one for comic effect, as in burlesque.
- A fall on one's rear.
- A periodical magazine tribute to Laurel and Hardy, with numerous issues and articles.
