Word Noun
brat
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈbɹæt/ brat UK spelling brat's, brat's
Definition
n.a child or young person who is rude, selfish, or difficult to manage. You use this word when someone behaves badly and does not listen to rules.
n.a child or young person who behaves in a rude, selfish, or demanding way. Informal in register; often used as a mild reprimand.
Examples
“Stop being such a brat and share your toys.”
“The toddler threw a tantrum in the supermarket, acting like a spoiled brat over the price of candy.”
“Though he was a respected senator in public, his colleagues whispered that he remained a brat at heart, prone to petty outbursts when denied his way.”
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated