US, informal
: fraternity sense 1c
Today's progressive notions of responsible partying and political correctness have hit hard at all eighteen of Dartmouth's frats but especially so at Alpha Delta, which has always had the reputation of being the baddest house on campus.—
Eric Konigsberg
—often used before another nounEric Konigsbergfrat houses/brothers
(often disparaging) a frat boy [=a member of a fraternity]
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Despite the fact that Bradley’s father had promised Linda a promotion to VP, Bradley hands the role to his underqualified frat brother instead.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit states that the Ducks and parent company OCSE fostered a ‘frat house boys club environment’ in the workplace.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bojack Horseman made incredible use of both Arnett’s two-packs-a-day baritone and his frat-bro–friendly bluster, yet there was always a genuine sense of wounded pathos that gilded his readings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
With Florida amid a coaching search of such grandeur that frat banners mention Lane Kiffin more than the school’s opponent each week, younger players need to prove their worth now more than ever.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit states that the Ducks and parent company OCSE fostered a ‘frat house boys club environment’ in the workplace.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bojack Horseman made incredible use of both Arnett’s two-packs-a-day baritone and his frat-bro–friendly bluster, yet there was always a genuine sense of wounded pathos that gilded his readings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
With Florida amid a coaching search of such grandeur that frat banners mention Lane Kiffin more than the school’s opponent each week, younger players need to prove their worth now more than ever.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Frat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frat. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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