Bratty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Bratty

Bratty (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

Bratty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in offensive, mischievous

    similar: brattish, 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 Bratty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bratty:

brattish, 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 Bratty

Words with the opposite meaning of Bratty:

delightful, pleasing

Word Forms of Bratty

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

Origin & Etymology of Bratty

perhaps from English dialect brat coarse garment

First known use: circa 1505

Frequently Asked Questions about Bratty

What does "Bratty" mean?

"Bratty" 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 "Bratty"?

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

What are different ways to say "Bratty"?

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

What is the opposite of "Bratty"?

Antonyms of "Bratty" include delightful and pleasing.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Bratty"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Bratty"?

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

What is another word for "Bratty" meaning "as in offensive, mischievous"?

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