brat summer
/bræt ˈsʌmər/
Meaning
Inspired by pop star Charli XCX's 2024 album 'Brat,' this term refers to a summer aesthetic characterized by a messy, hedonistic, and rebellious attitude. It embraces a lime-green color palette, late-night partying, honesty, and a slightly chaotic, low-effort but cool lifestyle. It stands in contrast to clean, highly-curated social media aesthetics.
Examples
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With my lime green nails and messy hair, I am fully embracing brat summer.
With my lime green nails and messy hair, I am fully embracing brat summer.
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We stayed out dancing until 4 AM; it was peak brat summer energy.
We stayed out dancing until 4 AM; it was peak brat summer energy.
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I'm trading my neat, organized lifestyle for a chaotic brat summer.
I'm trading my neat, organized lifestyle for a chaotic brat summer.
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Her Instagram feed is full of blurry party photos—she's definitely having a brat summer.
Her Instagram feed is full of blurry party photos—she's definitely having a brat summer.
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Forget the clean girl aesthetic; this year is all about brat summer.
Forget the clean girl aesthetic; this year is all about brat summer.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He is a very brat summer person.
✓ He is totally embracing brat summer.
'Brat summer' is a seasonal trend or vibe rather than a direct adjective used to describe a person's permanent character.
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✗ I had a brat summer because I behaved like an annoying child.
✓ I had a brat summer by partying and being unapologetically messy.
In this modern slang context, 'brat' does not mean being a spoiled, annoying child in a negative way; it means being cool, rebellious, and chaotic.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I bought a lime green shirt to match the ___ aesthetic.
💡 The 2024 trend inspired by Charli XCX.
Show answer
brat summer
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Messy eyeliner and late-night parties are essential for a perfect ___.
💡 A chaotic, rebellious summer vibe.
Show answer
brat summer