‘Brat’ is Collins Word of the Year 2024 thanks to Charli XCX
Brat, the term repurposed by singer Charli XCX, has been crowned the Collins Word of the Year 2024. The English pop star, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, went viral on social media this year when her sixth studio album, Brat, inspired a trend that became a lifestyle, rather than just an aesthetic.