"superbrat" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-superbrat.wav Forms: superbrats [plural]
Etymology: From super- + brat. The term came into popular usage around 1979 when the British press branded the young American tennis star John McEnroe "Superbrat", referring to McEnroe's angry responses when a line call went against him. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|brat}} super- + brat Head templates: {{en-noun}} superbrat (plural superbrats)
  1. (informal, chiefly derogatory) A bratty superstar, especially one who plays professional sport. Wikipedia link: John McEnroe Tags: derogatory, informal

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