What does "brits" mean?

1. (British people) an informal name for people from Great Britain. 2. (music awards) the name of a famous annual music award show in the UK.

How do you use "brits"?

Usually used in the plural to refer to the people as a group. Often capitalized as 'the Brits' when referring to the ceremony or the physical trophies.

brits

US //ˈbɹɪts// UK //bɹˈɪts// brits

1 British people (n.)
A2 Elementary Informal

an informal name for people from Great Britain.

an informal, collective term for British people or nationals of the United Kingdom.

Example

The café was full of Brits enjoying the summer sun on their holiday.

Example

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.

Usage

Usually used in the plural to refer to the people as a group.
- british
- britons
2 music awards (n.)
B1 Intermediate British English Music

the name of a famous annual music award show in the UK.

the common name for the Brit Awards, an annual event celebrating excellence in British and international popular music.

Example

She was so excited when her favourite band won two Brits last night.

Example

The ceremony for the Brits remains a significant fixture in the global music industry calendar, often generating headlines for its live performances.

Usage

Often capitalized as 'the Brits' when referring to the ceremony or the physical trophies.
- brit awards

Last updated June 20, 2026