brat
noun
a child, especially an annoying, spoiled, or impolite child (usually used in contempt or irritation).
brats
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pluralof brat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While some say a snack tsunami is turning dogs into spoiled brats who don’t respect their owners, others dismiss this as garbage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
The smell of burgers, brats and other grilled delicacies wafted through the air as children played football on the grass and a nearby patch of dirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
Burgers, brats and beer go along with the cornhole and camaraderie for tens of thousands of people every Saturday, a beloved tradition seen outside stadiums big and small.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
Think of nearly any Hollywood film about suburban teenagers, in which the good-looking spoiled brats of the country-club set get their comeuppance in the third act after reveling in all sorts of bad behavior.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2023
“Yes, quite. I will deny I ever said this, of course, but die gods need heroes. They always have. Otherwise we would not keep you annoying little brats around.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
