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noun

a child, especially an annoying, spoiled, or impolite child (usually used in contempt or irritation).

brat

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noun

a child, esp one who is ill-mannered or unruly: used contemptuously or playfully

brat

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noun

dialect.
an apron or overall

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of brat¹

First recorded in 1500–20; perhaps transferred use of Middle English brat “cloak of coarse cloth, rag,” Old English bratt “cloak,” from Celtic; compare Irish brat “mantle, cloak”

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of brat¹

C16: perhaps special use of earlier brat rag, from Old English bratt cloak, of Celtic origin; related to Old Irish bratt cloth, brat ²

Origin of brat²

from Old English brat cloak; related to Old Irish bratt cloth used to cover the body

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It wasn’t until “brat,” her fifth studio album, that her poignant lyricism and experimental sonics began to click with the general population.

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Munn, who grew up an army brat in a family that moved frequently during her childhood, said she savored “Your Friends & Neighbors” for its scathing commentary on the uppermost class of American society.

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By tying himself so tightly to this pampered brat, Trump has done serious damage to his approval ratings.

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Name a creature comfort you’ve gotten used to even though you know it makes you kind of a brat.

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Some early reviews described her as a brat.

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