1
a
b
: an ill-mannered immature person
2
: the child of a career military person
army brats
also
: the child of a person whose career is in a specified and typically unusual field
Hollywood brats
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kyle said that any handheld barbecue option — burgers, brats, ribs or chicken — goes well with sweet corn.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Oktoberfest specials include items for all times of the day, such as brat and eggs for breakfast; Pretzel Burgers and Pretzel Bites with Bock Beer cheese for lunch or dinner; and Pumpkin Maple Crunch Muffins for dessert.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
More than 200 years later, the event has turned into a global phenomenon with revelers enjoying the best of German culture, from beer to brats and polka music.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Guests can enjoy German beers, brats, pretzels and festive food.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kyle said that any handheld barbecue option — burgers, brats, ribs or chicken — goes well with sweet corn.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Oktoberfest specials include items for all times of the day, such as brat and eggs for breakfast; Pretzel Burgers and Pretzel Bites with Bock Beer cheese for lunch or dinner; and Pumpkin Maple Crunch Muffins for dessert.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
More than 200 years later, the event has turned into a global phenomenon with revelers enjoying the best of German culture, from beer to brats and polka music.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brat
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“Brat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brat. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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brat
noun
: child sense 2a
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: an ill-mannered annoying child
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