brat

[ brat ]
/ bræt /

noun

a child, especially an annoying, spoiled, or impolite child (usually used in contempt or irritation).

Origin of brat

1495–1505; perhaps transferred use of brat rag, Old English bratt cloak < Celtic; compare Irish brat mantle, cloak

OTHER WORDS FROM brat

brat·tish, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for brat

British Dictionary definitions for brat (1 of 2)

brat 1
/ (bræt) /

noun

a child, esp one who is ill-mannered or unruly: used contemptuously or playfully

Word Origin for brat

C16: perhaps special use of earlier brat rag, from Old English bratt cloak, of Celtic origin; related to Old Irish bratt cloth, brat ²

British Dictionary definitions for brat (2 of 2)

brat 2
/ (bræt) /

noun

Northern English dialect an apron or overall

Word Origin for brat

from Old English brat cloak; related to Old Irish bratt cloth used to cover the body