Shadders Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 minute ago, eclectic said: It's both according to wiki. Though in my area it's the exact opposite of your definition. wiki definition Hi, Yes - but pratt used for the front bottom : https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pratt https://www.definition-of.com/pratt I think the double T makes a difference. Regards, Shadders. Link to comment
eclectic Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just now, mansr said: Oxford Dictionary agrees: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/prat Tw*t is a synonym for c*nt (in both the anatomical and pejorative senses), not to be confused with twit, which only means a foolish person. Yep. Same double usage as the "C" word. Link to comment
Shadders Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, eclectic said: Yep. Same double usage as the "C" word. I have heard tw*t used - as derisory for a person and the front bottom, but pratt has meant the front bottom and idiot too. If you were to say to someone, show us your pratt, then they wouldn't be thinking of the arse. Link to comment
eclectic Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I hope I haven't made a prick of myself and got it wrong. Shadders 1 Link to comment
Spacehound Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, eclectic said: it It's both according to wiki. Though in my area it's used for both. wiki definition 5 minutes ago, mansr said: Oxford Dictionary agrees: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/prat Tw*t is a synonym for c*nt (in both the anatomical and pejorative senses), not to be confused with twit, which only means a foolish person. There was an Italian car named after that, but they changed slightly for the UK because it might upset the girl you tried to 'pick up' in it. Which is what the car was for. Link to comment
Shadders Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 So, we all seem to be in agreement. Pratt = tw*t = the "C" word. Super. Link to comment
Spacehound Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Shadders said: So, we all seem to be in agreement. Pratt = tw*t = the "C" word. Super. It was 'audiowise' originally Pace Rhythm and Timing. By Naim. Link to comment
mansr Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just now, Shadders said: So, we all seem to be in agreement. Pratt = tw*t = the "C" word. Super. I've never heard anyone say pratt with a double T. If prat didn't mean arse, you wouldn't have the word pratfall. Link to comment
Shadders Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 minute ago, mansr said: I've never heard anyone say pratt with a double T. If prat didn't mean arse, you wouldn't have the word pratfall. Fair enough, but if i were to say the pratt, everyone would know i was meaning the front bottom. I have never heard it used for the rear end - everyone i know would use arse, bum, bottom, or rear end. Link to comment
mansr Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just now, Shadders said: Fair enough, but if i were to say the pratt, everyone would know i was meaning the front bottom. I have never heard it used for the rear end - everyone i know would use arse, bum, bottom, or rear end. I've rarely heard anyone use that word all, one T or two, front or rear. Perhaps it's regional. Link to comment
Popular Post eclectic Posted February 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2018 If Jonathan reads this, we'll all be up on a charge. Disgraceful subject matter. Who started it? Spacehound and Shadders 2 Link to comment
Popular Post mansr Posted February 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2018 There's nothing disgraceful in discussing slang terms. Using them might be. Shadders and Spacehound 2 Link to comment
Shadders Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I think it was me who initiated it, taking the pee out of Samuel. I think this thread was educational. Just not for audio. eclectic 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 23 minutes ago, Shadders said: Pace, Rhythm, and Timing. ah... I have to say I always thought that better equipment would not improve those aspects - for decades. I changed my mind after upgrading speakers and pre-amp (to Maggie 3.7i and ARC LS-25 mk II). Big surprise but that is the best subjective description - what is really going on psycho-acoustically is a mystery to me. Link to comment
Samuel T Cogley Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Shadders said: I think it was me who initiated it, taking the pee out of Samuel. I think this thread was educational. Just not for audio. UK slang terms go right over my head. But no surprise that female genitalia is popular on the internet. Link to comment
Shadders Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, Samuel T Cogley said: UK slang terms go right over my head. But no surprise that female genitalia is popular on the internet. Hi Samuel, Try this web site for related humour : http://viz.co.uk/ My favourite are the top tips. Regards, Shadders. Link to comment
dalethorn Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 36 minutes ago, Spacehound said: It was 'audiowise' originally Pace Rhythm and Timing. By Naim. Whenever I saw the spelling PRaT with proper case, there was no ambiguity for me. Samuel T Cogley 1 Link to comment
dalethorn Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/17/2018 at 11:29 PM, Brinkman Ship said: JVS is like the lobotomized member of a quasi religious cult. He repeats his MQA mantras daily while drooling into his bib. His lecture to Jerome was hysterical. On a positive note, I've purchased about 1/3 of the albums he recommended, which is better than average for me. wdw 1 Link to comment
davide256 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Spacehound said: Do they have to play an instrument? Or is it like this "History of Art" stuff? They have to be take classes that cover being able to play and teach every instrument at least at a beginning level... after all these are future band and orchestra teachers for grades 3-12. And you generally don't get into a good music education department without being excellent playing at least 1 instrument or as a singer as you have to participate in the performing groups of the music department. Spacehound 1 Regards, Dave Audio system Link to comment
Brinkman Ship Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, dalethorn said: On a positive note, I've purchased about 1/3 of the albums he recommended, which is better than average for me. That is good to hear. He has very esoteric taste and nothing wrong with that at all. John Marks was the same way. Link to comment
John_Atkinson Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, dalethorn said: Whenever I saw the spelling PRaT with proper case, there was no ambiguity for me. See Martin Colloms' 1992 article on PRaT at https://www.stereophile.com/reference/23/ John Atkinson Editor, Stereophile Link to comment
realhifi Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, John_Atkinson said: See Martin Colloms' 1992 article on PRaT at https://www.stereophile.com/reference/23/ John Atkinson Editor, Stereophile Aw man......let the sparks fly. wdw 1 David Link to comment
mansr Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, John_Atkinson said: See Martin Colloms' 1992 article on PRaT at https://www.stereophile.com/reference/23/ How can anyone publish such twaddle and keep a straight face? MrMoM 1 Link to comment
Brinkman Ship Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 31 minutes ago, mansr said: How can anyone publish such twaddle and keep a straight face? Twaddle? Hah, I love that word! Link to comment
wdw Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 4 hours ago, dalethorn said: On a positive note, I've purchased about 1/3 of the albums he recommended, which is better than average for me. wrong thread Link to comment
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