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

  1. You prat!
    你这个蠢货!
    ¡Pedazo de idiota!
    このバカ!
    이 멍청아!
  2. What a prat.
    真是个蠢货。
    Menudo idiota.
    なんて嫌なやつだ。
    정말 한심한 놈이네.
  3. 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

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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