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

"The Moment" satirises the consequences of her hit 2024 album "brat", as rapacious record company executives and a film director played by Alexander Skarsgard seek to jump on the juggernaut.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Every holiday season, my mom likes to remind me of how much of a brat I could be during Christmastime when I was a kid.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

No tickets, no arrests, no luggage search: he was officially licensed to act like a brat.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris