Noun

1. A child (as a pejorative term); offspring.

   Get that little brat away from me!"

2. Now often specifically, a selfish or spoiled child.
3. bratwurst

See also

• Bratz (a series of dolls)
• Appendix: Collective nouns

Etymology

Noun

1. brother
2. mate, pal, buddy, (when used in informal speech to address somebody in vocative)

Usage notes

• There is no plural form for this noun. Instead, the collective term is used for plural meanings.

Etymology

Noun

1. brother
2. mate, pal, buddy, (when used in informal speech to address somebody in vocative)

Usage notes

• There is no plural form for this noun. Instead, the collective term is used for plural meanings.

Etymology