ConnectWord · Ages 15-28 · Dated
brat
A carefree, messy, confident attitude. Brat summer meant having fun without worrying about being perfect.
Staying out late and wearing lime green? Very brat.
For parents and educators
A 2024 term that has mostly faded.
Where it came from
From Charli XCX's 2024 album Brat. Collins word of the year for 2024.
Also heard as
brat summer
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