What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prat
Example
Don't be such a prat, you're going to hurt yourself. [prat: noun]
Example
He slipped on the ice and landed on his prat. [prat: noun]
Example
Stop being a prat and help me with this. [prat: adjective]
butt
Example
She fell and landed on her butt. [butt: noun]
Example
He bumped into the table and hit his butt. [butt: noun]
Example
The soccer ball hit him in the butt. [butt: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Butt is more commonly used than prat in everyday language, especially in American English. Prat is less common and may not be familiar to ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between prat and butt?
While butt can be used in both formal and informal contexts, prat is more informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings. Additionally, prat can be seen as insulting or derogatory, making it less formal than butt.
