LONDON (AP) — Collins Dictionary has declared “brat” – the album title that became a summer-living ideal – its 2024 word of the year. The word, used by singer Charli XCX as the title of her sixth studio album, has been defined as “characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.”

Collins Dictionary chose 'brat' as its word of the year, but shared nine more words you've probably heard a lot of people using.

The Collins Dictionary, which has been in existence since the year 1824, has announced the 2024 Word of the Year is 'Brat' after Charli XCX declaring

If you want to sound like you're with the times, then make sure to add Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year to your vocabulary: brat.

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That title has been made official as Collins Dictionary crowned “brat” — which is associated with chaotic behaviour — the word of the year, with a nod to the acid-green Charli XCX record. “Inspired by the Charli XCX album, ‘brat’ has become one of the most talked about words of 2024,” the company said in a statement.

The Collins Dictionary deemed the title of the singer's smash sixth album "one of the most talked about words of 2024."

That title has been made official as Collins Dictionary crowned “brat” — which is associated with chaotic behavior — the word of the year, with a nod to the acid-green Charli XCX record. “Inspired by the Charli XCX album,