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Meaning of Pratfall | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A fall onto the buttocks.
  2. A humiliating mistake.
  3. A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.

Equivalents

Examples

“The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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