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noun
A bratty superstar, especially one who plays professional sport.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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.
