Charli xcx's 'Brat' Named Word of the Year by Collin's Dictionary!

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“Brat” has been named the word of the year! The term become a cultural phenomenon after Charli xcx released her album of the same name back in June 2024.

On Friday (November 1), Collin’s Dictionary officially announced that “Brat” has been named their word of the year. Keep reading to find out more…“‘Brat’, newly defined in 2024 as ‘characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude’, has been named Collins’ Word of the Year 2024,” Collin’s wrote on their website. “Inspired by the Charli XCX album, ‘brat’ has become one of the most talked about words of 2024,” the message added. “More than a hugely successful album, ‘brat’ is a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with people globally, and ‘brat summer’ established itself as an aesthetic and a way of life.” The term “Brat” wasn’t just a hit with Charli‘s fans – Kamala Harris even adopted the term for her Presidential campaign!