Bra vs Brat - What's the difference?
bra | brat |
(physics) One of the two vectors in the standard notation for describing quantum states in quantum mechanics, the other being the ket .
A child (as a pejorative term); offspring.
Now often specifically, a selfish or spoiled child.
a (w) or flatfish
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A rough cloak or ragged garment
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(obsolete, UK, Scotland, dialect) A coarse kind of apron for keeping the clothes clean; a bib.
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(obsolete) The young of an animal.
(military) B.R.A.T. - Born, Raised, And Transferred.
As nouns the difference between bra and brat
is that bra is captive, hostage while brat is brother.bra
English
Etymology 1
Shortened from brassiere.Derived terms
* maternity bra * nursing bra * peek-a-boo bra * push-up bra * sports bra * training bra * underwired braEtymology 2
From bracketNoun
(en noun)Antonyms
* ketEtymology 3
Representing a different pronunciation of bro , meaning brotherAnagrams
* English three-letter words ----brat
English
Etymology 1
Origin uncertain. According to theOnline Etymology Dictionary, the term "brat" derives from an Old English (Old English) slang term meaning "beggar's child". Originally a dialectal word, from northern and western England and the Midlands, for a "makeshift or ragged garment"; probably the same word as (etyl) ).
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(en noun)- (Wright)