brat
Translation
brat, rascal
Examples
The spoiled child was acting like a brat.
The spoilt child was acting like a brat.
Stop being such a brat and share your toys.
Stop being such a brat and share your toys.
Grammar Patterns
a brat an ill-behaved, spoiled child He is such a brat.
to act like a brat to behave in a childish and spoiled way Stop acting like a brat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rascal, imp, spoiled child
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Old English 'bratt' (a coarse garment), which shifted in meaning from 'ragged child' to 'ill-behaved child'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'rat'. Imagine a spoiled child acting like a little rat, squeaking and demanding things.