prat

[ prat ]

noun

, Slang.

1. the buttocks.

prat

/ præt /

noun

1. slang.
   an incompetent or ineffectual person: often used as a term of abuse

Word History and Origins

Origin of prat¹

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of prat¹

C20: probably special use of C16 prat buttocks, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Madge was even then motherless; the same little wilful prat-a-pace she has ever been.

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Grau was outmatched as hopelessly and made as brave a fight as Prat at Iquique.

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And I stood in the second rank with Prat beside me, and behind me were the men of Olaf's shield wall.

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And Prat asked that they should have the first place in the fight, seeing that they fought for their own land.

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But Prat was slain, and many another good warrior lay dead where our line had been.

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Related Words

• backside