rhizoverbBeta
DictionarybratBadly behaved person
noun

brat

BRAT/bræt/

A child spoken of informally or dismissively.

The child acts like a brat by deliberately spilling the cereal.

A child deliberately tips a bowl of cereal onto the floor while looking defiantly at a caregiver who gestures for her to stop.
Etymology
bratProbable sourceMiddle Englisha coarse garment or cloak

Probably related to the older garment word brat, though the transition to a child is uncertain. The connection should not be treated as settled.

In context

Fiery short TV6:51
We brought you back, you brat. And you're not even grateful.
Top assassin reborn neglected heir,family favor adopted son,cuts all ties,destroys Tang family

More examples

  • He apologized for being a brat about the delay.
  • As an army brat, she moved frequently.
  • The memoir describes growing up as a theater brat.

Forms

brat · brats

bratty adjective — badly behaved or immature

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A description of the usual target of the insult.
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Someone persistently annoying.