How do you use "Prat" in a sentence?

Don't be such a prat. He made a right prat of himself. You prat!

Prat

Q: What does "Prat" mean?

British insult meaning a foolish or annoying person. 'Prat' is British slang for an idiot or annoying person. Originally meant the buttocks (hence 'pratfall'—falling on one's backside). Now primarily an insult for someone acting foolishly. Milder than many alternatives.

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Meaning: British insult meaning a foolish or annoying person.

英国侮辱用语，指愚蠢或烦人的人。

Insulto británico que significa una persona tonta o molesta.

イギリスの侮辱語で、愚かな人やうっとうしい人。

영국의 욕설로 바보나 멍청이를 의미. 원래는 엉덩이를 뜻하는 속어.

'Prat' is British slang for an idiot or annoying person. Originally meant the buttocks (hence 'pratfall'—falling on one's backside). Now primarily an insult for someone acting foolishly. Milder than many alternatives.

'Prat'是英国俚语，指白痴或烦人的人。最初的意思是臀部（'pratfall'即'摔屁股'的由来）。现在主要用作对行为愚蠢之人的侮辱。比许多其他选项温和。

'Prat' es argot británico para un idiota o persona molesta. Originalmente significaba trasero (de ahí 'pratfall', caerse de culo). Ahora es principalmente un insulto para alguien que actúa de forma estúpida. Más suave que muchas alternativas.

「Prat」はイギリスのスラングでバカやうっとうしい人を意味します。元々はお尻を意味していました（「pratfall＝お尻から転ぶこと」の由来）。現在は主に愚かな行動をする人への侮辱語です。多くの代替語よりも穏やかです。

'Prat'는 가벼운 영국식 욕설로, 바보라는 뜻입니다. 원래는 엉덩이를 의미했고(그래서 'pratfall'은 엉덩방아를 찧는 것), 지금은 주로 어리석은 행동이나 사람을 가리키는 욕으로 쓰입니다.

Examples

Don't be such a prat.
别这么蠢
No seas tan imbécil
そんなバカなことするな
그런 바보짓 하지 마.
He made a right prat of himself.
他把自己搞得像个傻瓜
Hizo el ridículo por completo
彼は完全にバカをさらした
그는 완전히 바보꼴을 보였다.
You prat!
你这个傻瓜！
¡Imbécil!
このバカ！
이 바보야!

Pronunciation

/præt/

Usage Guide

Context: insult, frustration

Tone: insulting, exasperated

✓ Do Say

Common British insult
常见的英式侮辱用语
Insulto británico común
一般的なイギリスの侮辱語
바보

✗ Don't Say

Not understood in America
在美国不被理解
No se entiende en Estados Unidos
アメリカでは通じない
중간 정도의 욕

Common Mistakes

Specifically British

Origin & History

Originally 16th century slang for buttocks. 'Pratfall' (falling on backside) preserves this meaning. The insult use emerged later—calling someone a 'bum' essentially. British slang.

Etymology: Originally buttocks (16th century)

First recorded: 16th century buttocks, later insult

Cultural Context

Era: 16th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: British only. Americans don't use.

Variations

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