Collins dictionary has chosen “brat” as the word of the year

[milotic2]

BREAKING NEWS The Collins Word of the Year is… brat.

Find out more about #CollinsWOTY 2024 and see the full list here: https://t.co/gmsnCqA0yv #wordoftheyear #CollinsDictionary #brat #CollinsWOTY pic.twitter.com/Y93NCjFVno
- Collins Dictionary (@CollinsDict) November 1, 2024
The word, newly defined in 2024 as ‘characterized by a confident, independent

Comments

[v_is_for_violet]

“Cultural phenomenon” is taking it too far. My very unplugged from pop culture coworkers are always my bar for what’s really hitting. Last summer they brought up the Barbie movie and the discourse several times. They knew what Eras tour was. If this year I were to bring up brat summer they would have no idea what I’m talking about. They would think brat Kamala was a new trump insult lol

[melancolour]

I went as chappell roan for halloween and almost no one knew who she was lol. Reality check on being niche. Some who did only knew good luck babe.

[kjesta]

oh fun! what look did you choose?

and ia, chappell is doing numbers but she's far from a household name where i'm from. (still doesn't stop her tickets from selling out immediately tho! v frustrating)

[melancolour]

a modified version of the midwest princess cover lol it was very fun

[willardwright]

Tbh it might also be age thing. Not that I'm calling your coworkers old, but I'm guessing brat summer was mostly a thing for people who are into popculture and teenagers/people in their twenties.