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brat

brat [ brat ] (plural brats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. demanding and selfish person: somebody, especially a child, who is regarded as tiresomely demanding and selfish in a childish way

2. child from military family: the son or daughter of a serving member of one of the armed forces ( informal )
an army brat

[Mid-16th century. Origin ?]

brat·tish adjective
brat·ty adjective
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