brat

noun
UK: /bræt/
US: /bræt/

  1. A child who behaves badly.

    1. My little brother is such a brat sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. That little brat was screaming and running around the store making a fuss. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone, especially a child, who behaves selfishly and rudely.

    1. He is nothing but a spoiled brat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The other children didn't want to play with the brat because she always cheated. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

imp rascal whippersnapper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brat" in English means: A child who behaves badly., Someone, especially a child, who behaves selfishly and rudely..

The phonetic transcription of "brat" is /bræt/ in British English and /bræt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brat": imp, rascal, whippersnapper.

Example usage of "brat": "My little brother is such a brat sometimes.". More examples on the page.