Pating is short for a pathetic person. The term was first used in
the suburbs of
Oslo and is now a widely used term. It's
not quite as offensive as actually telling someone that they're a pathetic person, and is commonly used among friends when they do something stupid or short-minded. Pating may be shortened with a simple "P".
Example one:
To friends are walking down the street when suddenly one of them trips in his own
laces.
Friend 1: Haha, you're such a
pating!
Friend 2: Gaaaah, I know... I'm nothing more than a P...
Example 2:
You're walking down the street and suddenly see a dude with his pants stuffed in his
tennis socks.
"Wow, that's a pating"
