noun
brat
brat
noun
1
A child, especially one seen as spoiled, unruly, or badly behaved.
"The waiter sighed as the brat threw his food on the floor."
"She was a bit of a brat as a kid but grew out of it."
How to Use Brat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA disapproving word for a badly behaved or spoiled child (or someone acting like one).
When to use it
Informal and mildly negative; can also be used affectionately about a mischievous child.
Common pairings
spoiled brat
little brat
army brat
Word Forms
more brat comparative, bratted past tense, brats plural, brats plural, brats plural, brats singular, most brat superlative
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