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pratfall

/prætˈfɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does pratfall mean?

noun

A clumsy or awkward fall, especially one that is intended to be humorous or ironic; a comical or embarrassing situation.

Example

"The comedian's pratfall at the end of the skit left the audience in stitches."

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