It wasn't until the 1930s, however, that falling on one's prat gave rise to the term "pratfall." The word first cropped up in the lingo of comedy theater, where a pratfall is often part of a slapstick routine.

What is a pratfall in drama?

A pratfall is a staged tumble, often onto your buttocks, for comedic effect. In addition to new walkers, these dramatic spills have long been a go-to move for physical comedians, including Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.

What a prat means?

: a stupid or foolish person. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About prat.