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Pratfall

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A comic or embarrassing fall or stumble, typically done on purpose to evoke laughter.

Example sentence 1: The comedian's well-timed pratfall had the audience in stitches.

Example sentence 2: He slipped on a banana peel and took a pratfall right in front of the entire cafeteria.

Part of speech: Verb

Sense 1: To intentionally fall or stumble in a clumsy or comical manner.

Example sentence 1: The actor skillfully pratfalled during the comedic scene, earning him applause from the audience.

Example sentence 2: She pratfalls in every performance to add an element of physical comedy to her act.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something popular or trendy.

Example sentence 1: The new café has become a pratfall spot for locals, offering trendy food and unique ambiance.

Example sentence 2: The fashion industry is influenced by various pratfall trends throughout the year.