Prat – A stupid or foolish person

To remember the definition of the word prat, use the following mnemonic:

Her new boyfriend just prattled (prat) on all the time. He didn't like silence so talked even if it was stupid or foolish.

Examples of prat in a sentence

Mum slapped me on the back of the head and called me a prat after I got into trouble with the neighbour.

Billy was being a prat, the teacher made him sit on his own for acting a fool and showing off.

I cried when I was called a prat just for getting a question wrong. It was hurtful and mean.