Collins Dictionary names "brat" 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting Gen Z's evolving usage.

Collins Dictionary has selected "brat" as its 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting a shift in meaning among Gen Z from a term for impudent children to one describing a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude. This new definition gained popularity through Charli XCX's album of the same name. The word highlights current cultural trends, alongside other notable terms like "supermajority" and "looksmaxxing."

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