"bratness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From brat + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|brat|-ness}} brat + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bratness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being a brat (a child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish). Tags: uncountable
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