What is another word for doing a pratfall?
Pronunciation: [dˌuːɪŋ ɐ pɹˈatfɔːl] (IPA) 
Doing a pratfall is a physical comedy act where one falls down in a dramatic and humorous way. This act is commonly seen in slapstick comedy and often used to provoke laughter from an audience. Some synonyms for doing a pratfall include taking a spill, tumbling, tripping, stumbling, falling flat, taking a header, or taking a dive. These phrases communicate the same idea as doing a pratfall and may be used interchangeably in spoken or written language. Whatever phrase is used, it is clear that the intent is to create humor through physical comedy.
