Bratty

Pronunciation: /ˈbræti/

Definitions of bratty

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a specific quality or characteristic

Example Sentences

A1 The bratty child refused to share his toys.

A2 She can be a bit bratty when she doesn't get her way.

B1 The bratty teenager rolled her eyes at her parents' rules.

B2 His bratty behavior at the party embarrassed his friends.

C1 The actress's reputation was tarnished by her bratty attitude on set.

C2 The CEO's bratty behavior towards his employees caused tension in the workplace.

Examples of bratty in a Sentence

formal The child displayed bratty behavior during the meeting with the principal.

informal My little sister can be so bratty when she doesn't get her way.

slang Stop being so bratty and just do your chores.

figurative Her bratty attitude was like nails on a chalkboard, grating on everyone's nerves.

Grammatical Forms of bratty

• past tense: brattied
• plural: bratties
• comparative: brattier
• superlative: brattiest
• present tense: brats
• future tense: will brat
• perfect tense: have bratted
• continuous tense: is bratting
• singular: brat
• positive degree: bratty
• infinitive: to brat
• gerund: bratting
• participle: bratted

Origin and Evolution of bratty

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bratty' originated as a colloquial term in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a child who is spoiled or behaves in a disobedient or annoying manner, the term 'bratty' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe anyone who displays immature or childish behavior.