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Brat is normally a derogatory term for an ill-mannered child, though with the right tone and circumstances it can be a term of endearment for a child that behaves mischievously but within bounds. The term brat can refer to either a boy or a girl, it is not gender-specific.

The informal American English term military brat, on the other hand, refers to a child who has at least one parent that is in active military service, and does not imply behaviour in this context.

[edit] Brats in adult contexts

In an adult-spanking or BDSM context, a brat is a bottom who unlike many subs does not explicitly ask for a spanking but will instead behave in a manner designed to provoke one. Such provocation might be a pre-established act that breaks a "rule" -- possibly a rule which exists for the sole or primary purpose of being an excuse for the spanking; or the "bratting" can be generic provocative or "naughty" behaviour.

A person who engages in such general provocative behaviour is sometimes called a "Smart Ass Masochist" (or SAM), especially when the bottom is unattached and is using this method to find a play partner, at clubs or parties. Such behaviour is viewed unfavourably by a significant number of people in such venues.

Brats may or may not also be age players.

Brats must take care that their antics don't push the wrong buttons and truly upset those they are playing with. Many Brats find it easier to play with other brats and spark off each other's antics, and therefore enjoy group play.

[edit] Verb and adjective

To brat is to act in a manner characteristic of a brat, and particularly to deliberately engage in misbehaviour or provocative actions intended to provoke a spanking or other dominant response. People who do this are said to be "bratting", and some venues will have rules such as "No bratting" or "No excessive bratting".

The adjective bratty was first recorded in 1961.

[edit] Brats in spanking fiction

In spanking stories, particularly ones following the "romance" formula to some degree, an adult or nearly adult (but often young) woman who acts so as to provoke or to deserve a spanking, or in an immature manner generally, is often referred to as a "brat".

[edit] Trivia

The fictional cartoon character Bart Simpson's name was chosen by his creator Matt Groening as an anagram of "brat".

[edit] See also

• brat in Wiktionary
• Spoiled brat on Wikipedia