Phrase guide

army brat

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who has a parent or parents in the military, possibly one who lives on a military base.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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noun

Meaning 2

the child of a career officer of the United States Army

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: child, kid

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Across languages

Translations

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  • Finnish: kapiaisen kakara — child who lives with his or her parents on a military base, or an adult who did so as a child