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    Patak (en. Patak)

    /pata/ 

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who shows great clumsiness.
    This patak spilled his glass again.
    Ce patak a encore renversé son verre.
    A person who acts indiscreetly or awkwardly.
    She is so patak that she made everyone laugh.
    Elle est tellement patak qu'elle a fait rire tout le monde.
    An amateur in a given field.
    He's a patak in the kitchen; he even messed up the pasta.
    C'est un patak en cuisine, il a même raté des pâtes.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, probably from a French dialect word.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a patak
    To be clumsy or a blunderer.
    être un patak
    to play the patak
    To act in a stupid or ridiculous manner.
    jouer les pataks
    he's a patak
    This is a person who is not competent in a given field.
    c'est un patak

    Related Words

    clumsiness
    Quality of a person who acts without skill.
    maladresse
    blunder
    Mistake due to clumsiness.
    gaffe
    foolishness
    Action or behavior that is stupid.
    bêtise

    Slang Meanings

    An individual who often makes mistakes.
    He is the patak of the group; he always makes us laugh.
    Il est le patak de la bande, il nous fait toujours rire.
    A person who doesn’t understand things quickly.
    Stop being a patak and focus.
    Arrête d'être un patak et concentre-toi.