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Charli XCX World Domination Continues as Collins Dictionary Names ‘Brat’ Word of the Year

'Brat' has been named word of the year by dictionary publisher Collins due to the cultural phenomenon around the Charli XCX album of the same name.

The overwhelming influence of her sixth studio album has led to “ Brat ” being named dictionary publisher Collins’ Word of the Year. The official Collins definition reads: “Brat (bræt) adjective characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.” The dictionary notes that the word has been “newly defined” in 2024. The rest of the list includes “Looksmaxxing,” “Rawdogging,” “Anti-Tourism,” “Delulu,” “Romantasy,” “Supermajority,” and “Yapping.” You win some, you lose some.

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