Brat
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Originally Charli XCX's album aesthetic — chaotic, messy, party-girl energy with a neon green color. Became a cultural moment in summer 2024. 'Brat summer' was about embracing imperfection and having fun.
Translation for Parents
A musician named Charli XCX released an album called 'brat' and suddenly everything was brat. It means embracing being messy, fun, and imperfect. Even Kamala Harris's campaign got called brat. If your kid says 'that's so brat,' they mean it's chaotically cool.
Examples
“She's having a brat summer”
“She's having a carefree, chaotic, fun summer”
“That neon green fit is so brat”
“That neon green outfit perfectly captures the brat aesthetic”
Cringe Score
Please don't
Brat summer ended in September 2024 like all summers do. Calling yourself 'brat' in 2026 is like wearing last year's Halloween costume. People remember, and they judge.
Category
aesthetic
Peak
2024-07
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
tiktok, reddit, youtube