Bart

/bɑrt/ noun

Definition

A form of the name Bartholomew, sometimes used as a common noun for a rude or mischievous boy.

Etymology

Short form of the name Bartholomew, which comes from Aramaic 'bar Tolmai' meaning 'son of Tolmai.' The word gained cultural resonance through the character Bart Simpson in modern media.

Kelly Says

Bart Simpson might be the only animated character who actually changed how people use a real name! The character was so memorable that 'bart' entered casual vocabulary as slang for a troublemaking kid.

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