prat

noun
UK: /præt/
US: /præt/

  1. A stupid or incompetent person.

    1. Don't be a prat, close the door!
    2. He's such a prat; he locked his keys in the car again, the prat.

Synonyms

idiot fool nitwit buffoon
prat intransitive-verb

  1. Fall heavily or clumsily; to sit down heavily or abruptly.

    1. I pratted on the muddy ground.
    2. She pratted down on the sofa after a long day at work, looking tired.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "prat" is /præt/ in British English and /præt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prat": idiot, fool, nitwit, buffoon.

Example usage of "prat": "Don't be a prat, close the door!". More examples on the page.