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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On opening day, Micheal Boushele grilled brats next to his family’s fishing shanty under sunny skies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Going au natural means not hearing a lot of the annoying sounds we all endure: leaf blowers, airplanes, car alarms, neighbors and their relatives chowing down brats in the backyard.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024
The city of beers and brats was supposed to host the Democratic convention four years ago, but the in-person gathering was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2024
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
“You brats want me to assign a quest?”
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
