superbrat

Meaning

Noun

A bratty superstar, especially one who plays professional sport.

Origin

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.

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