Word
brits
US/ˈbɹɪts/
UK/bɹˈɪts/
Definitions
01British people
n. an informal name for people from Great Britain.
n. an informal, collective term for British people or nationals of the United Kingdom.
“The café was full of Brits enjoying the summer sun on their holiday.”
“While the term is widely used in international media, some Brits find the label slightly reductive when applied to the diverse cultures within the UK.”
Informal
Usage
Usually used in the plural to refer to the people as a group.
02music awards
n. the name of a famous annual music award show in the UK.
n. the common name for the Brit Awards, an annual event celebrating excellence in British and international popular music.
“She was so excited when her favourite band won two Brits last night.”
“The ceremony for the Brits remains a significant fixture in the global music industry calendar, often generating headlines for its live performances.”
British English
Usage
Often capitalized as 'the Brits' when referring to the ceremony or the physical trophies.
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