Brattish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈbrat/ (noun) /ˈbrät/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Brattish

Brattish (noun)

  1. child; specifically, an ill-mannered annoying child
  2. an ill-mannered immature person
  3. the child of a career military person; also, the child of a person whose career is in a specified and typically unusual field
  4. bratwurst

Brattish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bratty, mischievous

    similar: bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting, angering, enraging, infuriating, distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome, burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing, biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny, abrasive, aggravating, annoying, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey, rankling, rebarbative, riling, vexatious, vexing
    opposite: delightful, pleasing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brattish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brattish:

bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting, angering, enraging, infuriating, distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome, burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing, biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny, abrasive, aggravating, annoying, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brattish

Words with the opposite meaning of Brattish:

delightful, pleasing

Word Forms of Brattish

Derived words: brattiness (noun), brattish (adjective), bratty (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Brattish

perhaps from English dialect brat coarse garment

First known use: circa 1505

Frequently Asked Questions about Brattish

What does "Brattish" mean?

"Brattish" means child; specifically, an ill-mannered annoying child. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: child; specifically, an ill-mannered annoying child.

What is another word for "Brattish"?

Other words for "Brattish" include bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting, angering, enraging and infuriating. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brattish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brattish"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brattish". Common alternatives include bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting, angering, enraging, infuriating, distractive and painful.

What is the opposite of "Brattish"?

Antonyms of "Brattish" include delightful and pleasing.

Is "Brattish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brattish" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Brattish"?

"Brattish" is pronounced /ˈbrat/ as a noun and /ˈbrät/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Brattish"?

"Brattish" comes from perhaps from English dialect brat coarse garment. First known use: circa 1505.

What is another word for "Brattish" meaning "as in bratty, mischievous"?

When "Brattish" (adjective) means as in bratty, mischievous, synonyms include bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting and angering. Opposites in this sense include delightful and pleasing.