Bratty: meaning, definitions and examples
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bratty
[ ˈbræti ]
describing behavior
The term 'bratty' refers to a person, typically a child, who behaves in a spoiled or unruly manner, often displaying entitlement and demanding attention. It can describe actions that are annoying or childish, marking a lack of maturity. This behavior might manifest in pouting when they do not get their way or being excessively disruptive. It is often used in a light-hearted or affectionate way, although it can also carry negative connotations when referring to persistent bad behavior.
Synonyms
disobedient, impudent, petulant, spoiled.
Examples of usage
- She can be so bratty when she doesn’t get what she wants.
- His bratty behavior in the store embarrassed his parents.
- The bratty child interrupted the meeting several times.
Translations
Translations of the word "bratty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mimada
🇮🇳 बदतमीज़
🇩🇪 verwöhnt
🇮🇩 manja
🇺🇦 пестунчик
🇵🇱 rozpieszczony
🇯🇵 甘やかされた
🇫🇷 gâté
🇪🇸 consentido
🇹🇷 şımarık
🇰🇷 버릇없는
🇸🇦 مدلل
🇨🇿 rozmazlený
🇸🇰 rozmaznaný
🇨🇳 被宠坏的
🇸🇮 razvajen
🇮🇸 vannur
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 გაჩლუყებული
🇦🇿 şımartılmış
🇲🇽 consentido
Etymology
The word 'bratty' is derived from 'brat', which originally meant a 'child' or a 'youngster'. The term 'brat' can be traced back to Middle English 'brat', meaning 'a rough garment'. Over time, as its use evolved, 'brat' acquired a pejorative sense, coming to refer to a spoiled or ill-mannered child. The addition of the suffix '-y' creates the adjective 'bratty', indicating a characteristic of the noun. Its first known usage in this context appears in the 20th century, aligning with the rise of parenting literature addressing children’s behavior in a consumer-driven society. This evolution reflects changing societal views on childhood and parenting, illustrating the ways that language adapts to cultural shifts.