brat

Example Sentences

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A military brat growing up, Perrine moved frequently and spent time in Japan, Paris and Scottsdale, Ariz.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Ben described being called a "brat" online for distancing himself from his mother to protect his mental health.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

What's a megastar to do when she has defined an entire summer, produced a multi-million-selling album and even persuaded the dictionary eggheads to declare "brat" a word of the year?

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Freddie isn’t merely the petulant brat of the first Broadway production, but suffering from bipolar disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

“That’s okay. I just wish—” I stopped myself because I was about to sound like a brat.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan