Brattier

/ˈbrætɪər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of bratty; more spoiled, disobedient, or obnoxiously childish than something or someone else.

Etymology

From brat plus -y (creating an adjective) plus -er (comparative suffix). The progression brat → bratty → brattier follows standard English comparative adjective formation.

Kelly Says

Psychologists notice that 'brattier' is almost always used for children—we rarely call adults brattier even if they're more obnoxiously demanding, which shows how language encodes our expectations about aging.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.