• Sizzler@slrpnk.net
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    7 months ago

    That’s not what a pratfall means though?

    Its two word put together, prat and fall. It means to PURPOSEFULLY trip up but make it look like you are clumsy.

    It’s a “stage” thing and done by clowns and actors generally.

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      Guessing it’s one of those context-specific things- some words have wildly different meanings depending on how/when it’s used.