What do you think of the word “Brit”?

[Juliette96]

Is it true that a lot of British people get upset when they are called “Brits” as opposed to “Britons”? Do you prefer the latter? Or, do you prefer “Britannics”?

It doesn't worry me.

I'm British, English, a Brit, a Briton, happy with all of those. They are accurate.

Are you American?

It's not a word I would ever use tbh, to describe myself or anyone else. Would say British, or in my case English.

I’ve literally never heard the word Britannics. Neither has Google to describe a British person. Did you get that off chat gpt or just make it up?

Britons were the Celtic inhabitants of Britain before the Anglo-Saxons arrived so not relevant to British people now.

In short, what the hell are you on about?

I haven’t really given any thought. I do prefer ‘Scot‘ though.

Most people here think of themselves as English, Scottish, etc. rather than British I think. It's not offensive and I wouldn't bat an eyelid at being called "a Brit" but it doesn't feel like what I am.

Britannic sounds like something that´s about to sink...

I’m not bothered as I am not one. I’ll leave it to those who are to decide if it’s an ok term. I’m Scottish.

Not true for me, no. I often describe myself as a Brit to Americans on holiday.

'Britannics'? I've literally never heard of British people being called that. 'Britons' to me is more of a historical term, as in Ancient Britons.

I wouldn't get offended at being called a Brit, but I prefer English as that's how I describe myself.

I’ve been called worse.

I’m Welsh not British. If I was called a Brit or British it wouldn’t bother me. Being referred to as English however would.

Brit School
Brit Pop
Brit Awards
Being a Brit
Don't really give it much thought 🤔

I use British when I’m forced to. I am and always describe myself as Scottish. I am absolutely not ‘offended’ by anyone else from the British isles calling themselves English, Welsh, Northern Irish or indeed Irish. Not am I ‘offended’ when anyone calls themselves British, or a Brit. Honestly the world is mad enough right now.

Ooh, I thought it was just me who privately disliked "Brit" as a shorthand for "Briton". It seems to be fairly recent, and it jars with me, but unstoppable now, I fear. I'm old and I'll have to suck it up and keep quiet (as with many things).

No, I had no idea that it bothered anyone. It certainly doesn't bother me.

I prefer Briton but I lived in the states for a lot of years and had it said so many times that I just don’t care anymore, lol

annoying when people say ‘scotch’ (and I’m not even a Scot)

I'm not sure. I'd probably say I was British rather than English. I identify with the people who have the same government etc. rather than a particular region, and there is no such thing as UK-ish, so British is the closest.

Wouldn't mind being described as a "Brit" I guess, though it's not a term I would use myself. Nobody describes themselves as a Briton or Britannic, surely?

I agree with pp who said Britons were the original inhabitants of Britain - or descendants thereof. The Anglo Saxons arrived and overpowered them. But they cling on in remote and inaccessible places - such as the editorial pages of the Daily Express.

Brits is a fairly neutral slang term or abbreviation , surely? Whereas the word Britisher , popular in the US , sounds sort of insulting...not sure why.

For me:

"Brit" sounds American. "Briton" dates back to pre-1066. "Britannic" - never heard this to refer to British people of today, though possibly in a historical context, e.g. "Britannic tribes."

"British" will do thanks, or "British people."

I feel annoyed with myself now for responding to what is clearly a bot. Either than or the op is drunk.

as a Brit and a Scot I am happy to be called either

"Britannic"?! 🤔