The people who inhabit the large northwest-European islands known as the British Isles. These are, without a doubt, one of the greatest ethnic groups of people in the entire world. The nation known as the United Kingdom (or Great Britain) use to own a great majority of the earth, with colonies in North America, Africa, Far East Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and subcontinent Asia (India).
In my opinion, the British are a wonderful people, with an awesome culture, beautiful women, the greatest accents, and some of the best bands in the world.
In my opinion, the British are a wonderful people, with an awesome culture, beautiful women, the greatest accents, and some of the best bands in the world.
by The Kentucky Yankee April 22, 2005
A wonderful load of tea drinking loons from which I am proud to come from!
Some British aren't pleasant like the chavs aka the people who look like they endorse Mckenzie. All in all I love my country!
Some British aren't pleasant like the chavs aka the people who look like they endorse Mckenzie. All in all I love my country!
Oh look at that old nanny drinking tea, Alfred! Ooh poppycock she MUST be British, lah-de-dah green wellied wallies!!!!
by *Camden_Rocks* July 22, 2008
British is the adjectival form of Britain. In terms of etymology, it is derived from Pretannic, a term once used as collective description for the inhabitants of both Great Britain and Ireland.
Someone from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is British.
by A true definition August 23, 2006
A group of people who are constantly bashed by redneck, ignorant Americans whose entries are making them look like complete assholes, not the British.
Britian has four countries: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. NOT JUST ENGLAND. Contrary to popular belief, the British are just as normal as every other nationality. They have better music than most countries (i.e Bloc Party kicks ass), better actors than most countries (Gary Oldman), better books than most countries (Harry Potter) and overall, better than most countries. If you don't like it, go suck on Prince William's balls. If you're American, and you're speaking English, then why in the hell are you bashing them? YOU SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE, DUMBASS. Get over yourselfs and show some damn respect
Britian has four countries: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. NOT JUST ENGLAND. Contrary to popular belief, the British are just as normal as every other nationality. They have better music than most countries (i.e Bloc Party kicks ass), better actors than most countries (Gary Oldman), better books than most countries (Harry Potter) and overall, better than most countries. If you don't like it, go suck on Prince William's balls. If you're American, and you're speaking English, then why in the hell are you bashing them? YOU SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE, DUMBASS. Get over yourselfs and show some damn respect
Ignorant asshat: ooo, bad teeth? You must be British! Hahahaha, hack.
Person: ooo, low IQ? You must be an idiot! Fool!
Person: ooo, low IQ? You must be an idiot! Fool!
by CrimsonSmile October 31, 2006
Someone said:
"I also thought the americans were our friends...obviously not, they seem to hate us for some reason judging by the amount of crap isults posted in this dictionary..."
Well, I think this has more to do with what so many British people say about Americans than the other way around.
I personally love and respect the UK as well as its people. When I went there, it was fantastic. Very nice people, very scenic areas, and lovely automobiles that aren't sold here in the US. If only I could have an Audi RS4 Avant... (-:
There should be no stereotypes from either "side." It just doesn't make sense. What's the point? Most British people don't have bad teeth, and most Americans aren't nearly as stupid/ignorant as they'd like to believe.
A lot of it just stems from the most visible celebrities. Most notably, our president, but also eternally messed-up persons like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan. How about focusing on Barack Obama, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Janet Jackson, George Clooney etc. instead? The people that have made this world a better place are the only ones worth talking about.
And a lot of those people happen to be British! I can't wait to go back.
"I also thought the americans were our friends...obviously not, they seem to hate us for some reason judging by the amount of crap isults posted in this dictionary..."
Well, I think this has more to do with what so many British people say about Americans than the other way around.
I personally love and respect the UK as well as its people. When I went there, it was fantastic. Very nice people, very scenic areas, and lovely automobiles that aren't sold here in the US. If only I could have an Audi RS4 Avant... (-:
There should be no stereotypes from either "side." It just doesn't make sense. What's the point? Most British people don't have bad teeth, and most Americans aren't nearly as stupid/ignorant as they'd like to believe.
A lot of it just stems from the most visible celebrities. Most notably, our president, but also eternally messed-up persons like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan. How about focusing on Barack Obama, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Janet Jackson, George Clooney etc. instead? The people that have made this world a better place are the only ones worth talking about.
And a lot of those people happen to be British! I can't wait to go back.
American 1: I'd like to live in London some day. It's very beautiful.
American 2: Definitely... and the British aren't bad, either.
American 2: Definitely... and the British aren't bad, either.
by glencoe_fox January 29, 2008
We British have an obsession about talking about the weather, It's never good enough for us. It's either too cold in winter, too hot in summer, too wet in spring or it's too windy in autumn. The weather is strange in britian, the weather woman/man on tv is rarely ever right... he's/she's only right when he/she says the snow will melt by tuesday.
But then again, thats when it snows....
The British public has a voice which is usually heard, and usually criticizing the government. We are very bad at choosing prime ministers every time they get progressively worse at running the country.
We like the Americans in general because they give us such good television, such as the simpsons, family guy all the rest. Although, they constantly take the mick out of us, At then end of the day, we like the attention.
Yes we do drink excessive amounts of tea. But not with crumpets or scones, that's so last century. It's biscuits.
The people of britian come in different shapes, sizes colours, religions and we all just about get on... we all share a love a Britian, the landmarks, Her magesty the queen, and of course... a low opinion of the government.
The British sense of humour is a very dry, witty sarcastic one, which some people describe as being the lowest form of humour. We reject this fact and continue using sarcasum on a daily basis.
We also have the BBC yes the only channel which cannot be bothered to have adverts, so they charge us a ridiculous amount each year... and if we don't pay we can't have a tv.... which is arkward.
In general, we like to be different, each city has it's own accent.
The further south you go the posher you sound.
The further north you go the rainier it is. (poor scottland)
We also call our country Great Britain, Although we always have something to complain about.
But then again, thats when it snows....
The British public has a voice which is usually heard, and usually criticizing the government. We are very bad at choosing prime ministers every time they get progressively worse at running the country.
We like the Americans in general because they give us such good television, such as the simpsons, family guy all the rest. Although, they constantly take the mick out of us, At then end of the day, we like the attention.
Yes we do drink excessive amounts of tea. But not with crumpets or scones, that's so last century. It's biscuits.
The people of britian come in different shapes, sizes colours, religions and we all just about get on... we all share a love a Britian, the landmarks, Her magesty the queen, and of course... a low opinion of the government.
The British sense of humour is a very dry, witty sarcastic one, which some people describe as being the lowest form of humour. We reject this fact and continue using sarcasum on a daily basis.
We also have the BBC yes the only channel which cannot be bothered to have adverts, so they charge us a ridiculous amount each year... and if we don't pay we can't have a tv.... which is arkward.
In general, we like to be different, each city has it's own accent.
The further south you go the posher you sound.
The further north you go the rainier it is. (poor scottland)
We also call our country Great Britain, Although we always have something to complain about.
by SquarishCircle September 19, 2009
A demonym usually used by ignorant people to describe the English, yet actually describes all those who inhabit the UK. This includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
WRONG USE:
An ignorant person: OMG! He's speaking with a British accent.
A non-ignorant person: No, he has an English accent, you twat.
An ignorant person: OMG! He's speaking with a British accent.
A non-ignorant person: No, he has an English accent, you twat.
by jjaboooooooooo June 15, 2008