The Collins Word of the Year 2024 is...

brat

‘Brat’,newly defined in 2024 as ‘characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude’, has been named Collins' Word of the Year 2024. Inspired by the Charli XCX album, ‘brat’ has become one of the most talked about words of 2024. 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.

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