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

He said: "Everything seemed to be legit, but I got turned over, I feel a bit of a prat."

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And so I got him Ugg slippers as a prat gift.

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And Conservative MP Tim Loughton said Mr Hancock had been an "absolute prat" and losing the Tory whip was "the least he deserves".

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These privileged prats get their comeuppance, sure, but the moral lands with a whimper rather than a bang.

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Kaye is in rare form with his singing, dancing and prat falling.

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Related Words

• backside