brat

brat · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A child, especially one who is badly behaved or spoiled.

  2. 2.

    (military slang) A child of military parents.

Forms

plural: brats

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    army brat — a child who grew up in a military family
  • •
    spoiled brat — a child who has been given too much

Related words

Antonyms: angel
See also: child, kid, spoiled
Synonyms: imp, rascal, spoiled child

Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly from Old English bratt (cloak, rag).