brat

Bengali Meanings of Brat: ছোকরা, নকচাকা, দুষ্টুমি (noun)

Definition of Brat

(noun, /brat/)

A brat refers to a child who is ill-mannered, spoiled, or unruly. It is often used to describe a child who behaves badly or throws tantrums.

Synonyms of Brat

(noun)

  • Rascal – দুষ্টুমি
  • Imp – ছোকরা
  • Scamp – নকচাকা
  • Whippersnapper – ছোকরা
  • Brute – দুষ্টুমি

Antonyms of Brat

(noun)

  • Angel – দেবতা
  • Saint – সন্ত
  • Role model – আদর্শ
  • Well-behaved – শিষ্ট
  • Polite – শিষ্ট

Origin of Brat

The word “brat” originated from the Middle English word “bratt,” which meant a cloak or apron. Over time, it evolved to refer to a child who wore such a garment, often associated with lower-class families. The negative connotation of the word developed due to the perception of poorly behaved or unruly children from these backgrounds.

Nearby Words

  • Brass (noun)
  • Brave (adjective)
  • Bravo (interjection)
  • Bray (verb)
  • Brawl (noun)

Brat in Literature Quotes

“The little brat threw a tantrum and disrupted the entire class.” – Jane Austen (ছোট ছোট ছেলেমেয়ে বিদ্যালয়ের সবার কাছে কোলাহল করে দিলেন।)

“He was a spoiled brat, always getting his way.” – Mark Twain (তিনি একজন দুষ্টুমি ছোট ছেলে ছিলেন, সর্বদা তার ইচ্ছামত পেতেন।)

Brat Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: ছোকরা
  • Hindi: शैतान
  • Nepali: दुष्ट
  • Urdu: شیطان
  • Tamil: புத்திசாலி
  • Telugu: పిచ్చికారి
  • Arabic: طفل شقي
  • Chinese: 淘气鬼
  • Japanese: いたずらっ子
  • Russian: непослушный ребенок

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