Brat

usgb/bræt/
noun

A child, especially one who behaves badly.

She scolded the little brat for making a mess.
Visual representation of "brat" - A child, especially one who behaves badly

Often appears as...

  • spoiled brat
  • little brat

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "brat"
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Negative Connotation

Brat often implies poor behavior and a lack of discipline; it can be insulting.

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The noisy brat disrupted the whole classroom.
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Usually Juvenile

'Brat' is most commonly used to describe children, not adults.

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That brat keeps throwing his food.
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Informal Use

It's a casual word, more suitable for informal conversations and not formal situations.

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My cousin is such a brat sometimes.
Visual representation of the word "Brat"

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