Collins Dictionary crowns brat as 2024 word of the year sparking global cultural buzz

Published on 24 April 2026

A single slang word took over the culture

Collins Dictionary has named “brat” its Word of the Year for 2024, describing it as a cultural phenomenon resonating globally. The choice highlights how fast slang can move from online chatter to mainstream usage, reflecting shifting attitudes and youth-driven language trends worldwide.

Collins Dictionary picks “brat” as 2024 Word of the Year
It calls the term a global cultural phenomenon
The win underscores slang’s rapid mainstream spread
“brat” signals changing, youth-led language patterns

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Collins Dictionary crowns brat as 2024 word of the year sparking global cultural buzz

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