NYT Dictionary

BRATTY

/ˈbɹæti/
AdjectiveNounBRAT-tybrat-ty · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Characteristic of a brat; unruly and impolite.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English brat Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English bratty From brat + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

brattish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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