Prat
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: A foolish or contemptible person.
愚蠢或可鄙的人
Una persona tonta o despreciable.
愚かな人、軽蔑すべき人
어리석은 사람, 경멸할 만한 사람
British insult for someone acting stupidly or arrogantly. Originally meant buttocks.
用来骂行为愚蠢或傲慢的人的英式侮辱。最初的意思是臀部。
Insulto británico para alguien que actúa de forma estúpida o arrogante. Originalmente significaba trasero.
愚かに、または傲慢に振る舞っている人に対するイギリスの悪口です。元々はお尻を意味していました。
어리석거나 거만하게 행동하는 사람에 대한 영국식 욕설. 원래는 엉덩이를 뜻했다.
Examples
- You prat! 你这个蠢货!¡Pedazo de idiota!このバカ!이 멍청아!
- What a prat. 真是个蠢货。Menudo idiota.なんて嫌なやつだ。정말 한심한 놈이네.
- Stop being such a prat. 别再那么蠢了。Deja de ser tan idiota.そんなバカなことはやめろ。그렇게 바보 같이 굴지 마.
Pronunciation
/præt/
Usage Guide
Context: insult
Tone: dismissive
✓ Do Say
- You prat你这个蠢货Pedazo de idiotaこのバカ이 멍청아
✗ Don't Say
- Originally meant buttocks最初的意思是臀部Originalmente significaba trasero元々はお尻を意味する言葉でした원래 엉덩이라는 뜻
Common Mistakes
- Moderate British insult
Origin & History
British slang originally meaning buttocks. Now a general insult.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
PratPratting about
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