Prat (noun / UK Slang)
(Also heard as: Right prat, Prat about, Pratfall)
Definition:
A prat is an idiot, someone who is foolish or annoying.
Where Prat Comes From:
It started in the 16th century as thieves’ slang for the buttocks, then became an insult for a fool. The “pratfall”, a fall on your backside, comes from the same word.
How People Actually Use Prat:
A mild insult in everyday speech: “I felt a right prat”. It is more rueful than angry.
Is Prat Rude?
Mildly rude, nothing worse than calling someone daft.
Examples in the Wild:
- “I felt a right prat when I walked into the glass door.”Meaning: I felt really silly.
- “Don’t be a prat, give it back.”Meaning: Don’t be silly, hand it back.
- “He’s a bit of a prat but harmless.”Meaning: He’s foolish but not a bad person.
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