brat

[US]/bræt/
[UK]/bræt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Spoiled child;Mischievous child

Phrases & Collocations

spoiled brat

little brat

brat behavior

Example Sentences

Luther, according to the scandal of his monkish enemies, was a brat of that hellish breed;

"There's a brat as big as my fist who tells lies as big as the house," exclaimed the pedler.

When it is gently lovable, a yeanling snuggles up to likely in yours bosom, acts like a spoiled brat to you, plays together with you.

Real-world Examples

Who turned her into such a brat?

Source: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

So you were a military brat? - Kind of.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

I get it. But, no, not an Army brat.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

I'm not afraid of some spoiled, rich brat.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

She was no longer the spoiled brat of my memories.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

You lose the witch and her two little brats in one swoop.

Source: Movie resources

What are these filthy little brats doing here at all? It's disgraceful!

Source: Brave New World

It's about you being a brat, wanting what you can't have.

Source: Friends Season 6

Have you seen a little brat about this tall dressed as Darth Vader?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

I don't want any brats who'll run around the house breaking things.

Source: Lai Shixiong Intermediate American English (Volume 1)

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