English Explanatory Dictionary

superbrat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bratty superstar, especially one who plays professional sport.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-superbrat.wav

Word forms

superbrat superbrats

Etymology

From super- + brat. The term came into popular usage around 1979 when the British press branded the young American tennis star John McEnroe "Superbrat", referring to McEnroe's angry responses when a line call went against him.

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