Charli xcx fans rejoice: ‘Brat’ chosen as Collins word of the year

A new definition of the word was sparked by the pop star’s summer album title, and made it a term that ‘resonated with people globally’, the dictionary says. Most have us have long moved on from “ ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year

It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

Not just for summer: 'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

Collins Dictionary has declared “brat” its 2024 word of the year

Entertainment - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Not just for summer: 'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

Collins Dictionary has declared “brat” its 2024 word of the year

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

‘Brat’ Autumn Has Begun

A performance and art installation by Charli XCX lured her fans out of the club and into nature.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 11

Charli XCX's Brat finally tops chart as James Blunt misses out

Charli's remix album goes to number one - so Blunt will not change his name to Blunty McBluntface.

Collins Dictionary reveals its word of the year

Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.

Review: Charli XCX broke through with 'Brat' memes. At the Forum, she proved her staying power

After Charli XCX helped to define a "Brat" summer (and a presidential campaign) with her lime-green ode to hard partying and messy relationships, she arrives in L.A. for two nights at the Kia Forum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time

Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.

'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election

Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

I'm not stupid, I've chosen to speak, says catfish victim duped for nine years

Kirat Assi was the victim of an elaborate catfish which lasted almost nine years.

'Aura' voted German Youth Word of the Year

World - Yahoo News - October 19

9 best players under 28 years old & what happened to NBA fights? | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young list off the best NBA players under 28 years old and then address why fights in the NBA are not as frequent, or as violent, as they used to be.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

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