brat
noun
an annoying child who behaves badly
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noun
someone who does not behave very well, especially a child. You usually use this word when you are not really angry with the person
another spelling of kiddie
noun
someone, especially a child who behaves badly but in a funny way rather than in an annoying way
noun
a young person who does dangerous, silly, or illegal things that often get them into trouble
noun
a young teenager, especially a girl, who is enthusiastic about the latest fashions, films, and music for her age group
another spelling of tyke
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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