brat
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Noun — A child, especially one seen as spoiled, unruly, or badly behaved.
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Informal and mildly negative; can also be used affectionately about a mischievous child.
Etymology
Early Modern English (c. 1500) slang term meaning "beggar's child". Possibly from Scots bratchet (“bitch, hound”), in which case it would be a doublet of brachet. Another possibility is that it was originally a dialectal word, from northern and western England and the Midlands, for a "makeshift or ragged garment," from...
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What does “brat” mean?
The word “brat” means a child, especially one seen as spoiled, unruly, or badly behaved. In plain terms, a disapproving word for a badly behaved or spoiled child (or someone acting like one).
How do you pronounce “brat”?
“Brat” is pronounced brat (/bɹæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “brat” in a sentence?
Here is “brat” used in a sentence: “The waiter sighed as the brat threw his food on the floor.”
What part of speech is “brat”?
“Brat” is a noun.
Is “brat” a common word?
“Brat” is an uncommon word in modern English.