Word
britney
Phoneticsbrit·ney
/ˈbɹitˌni/
Definition
n. a slang word for a beer.
n. a slang term for a beer, derived from Cockney rhyming slang (Britney Spears = beers).
Examples
“She is a huge britney in Europe.”
“The new singer is already a britney, with millions of followers on social media.”
“In the age of viral fame, anyone can become a britney overnight, though sustaining that level of cultural dominance remains difficult.”
Examples
simple
“She is a huge britney in Europe.”
contextual
“The new singer is already a britney, with millions of followers on social media.”
complex
“In the age of viral fame, anyone can become a britney overnight, though sustaining that level of cultural dominance remains difficult.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form 'Britneys'.
Teaching tip
This is very informal rhyming slang. It refers to the pop singer Britney Spears; learners should only use this in very casual social settings in the UK.
Synonyms
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/britney