Brit

/brɪt/

noun

Small marine animals that are eaten by some types of whales.

The whale opened its mouth to feed on the brit.

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feed on brit
brit-rich

noun

In Jewish tradition, the ceremony of circumcising a male Jewish baby on the eighth day after his birth.

Their baby boy had his brit on the eighth day after his birth.

Often appears as...

brit ceremony
brit on eight day

noun

Brit is also sometimes used as a short form of British person.

The Brit was excited to explore the United States.

Often appears as...

meet a brit
brit in america

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Colloquial

noun

Small marine animals that are eaten by some types of whales.

The whale opened its mouth to feed on the brit.

Often appears as...

feed on brit
brit-rich

noun

In Jewish tradition, the ceremony of circumcising a male Jewish baby on the eighth day after his birth.

Their baby boy had his brit on the eighth day after his birth.

Often appears as...

brit ceremony
brit on eight day

noun

Brit is also sometimes used as a short form of British person.

The Brit was excited to explore the United States.

Often appears as...

meet a brit
brit in america

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Whale Food

Understand that 'brit' refers to tiny sea creatures whales consume; not all plankton are brit.

During migration, whales sustain themselves mostly on brit.

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Ecosystem Role

'Brit' play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, indicating healthy waters when abundant.

Marine biologists measure brit populations to assess ocean health.

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Not a Common Word

This scientific term is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in nature documentaries.

The narrator described how humpback whales gorge on brit in the nutrient-rich waters.

Pro Tip 1/3

Whale Food

Understand that 'brit' refers to tiny sea creatures whales consume; not all plankton are brit.

During migration, whales sustain themselves mostly on brit.

Pro Tip 2/3

Ecosystem Role

'Brit' play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, indicating healthy waters when abundant.

Marine biologists measure brit populations to assess ocean health.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not a Common Word

This scientific term is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in nature documentaries.

The narrator described how humpback whales gorge on brit in the nutrient-rich waters.

Pro Tip 1/3

Whale Food

Understand that 'brit' refers to tiny sea creatures whales consume; not all plankton are brit.

During migration, whales sustain themselves mostly on brit.

Pro Tip 2/3

Ecosystem Role

'Brit' play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, indicating healthy waters when abundant.

Marine biologists measure brit populations to assess ocean health.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not a Common Word

This scientific term is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in nature documentaries.

The narrator described how humpback whales gorge on brit in the nutrient-rich waters.

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Safari Live - Day 142 PIPE...

Brits and a dam at the moment make sure there's not an established sighting yarn confirmed that you've seen and leopard around the dam can we just go to reports I'm had my radio turned down

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Safari Live - Day 142 PIPE...

Brits and a dam at the moment make sure there's not an established sighting yarn confirmed that you've seen and leopard around the dam can we just go to reports I'm had my radio turned down

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Quote examples

Sloane Crosley

American Writer

Brits and Americans have hundreds of different phrases for the same thing. Luckily, it's usually a source of amusement rather than frustration. A flashlight by any other name is still a torch. My personal favourite is 'fairy lights,' which we boringly refer to as 'Christmas lights.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

American Actress

Brits are far more intelligent and civilised than Americans. I love the fact that you can hail a taxi and just pick up your pram and put in the back of the cab without having to collapse it. I love the parks and places I go for dinner and my friends.

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Russell Tovey

English Actor

Brits are cool at the moment. We've taken over the world, what with 'Game of Thrones', 'Downton Abbey', One Direction... to be British is to be fashionable.

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Kris Marshall

English Actor

Brits and Australians have a similar sense of humour, obviously because of our links. It's more sort of jibbing and doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Anne-Marie

British Musician

The BRIT awards is a really great occasion, especially for us Brits, because it shows the talent and support coming from our country.

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Stephan Pastis

American Cartoonist

Brits have a better sense of humor in most ways. It's darker, more cutting.

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Sharon Van Etten

American Musician

Brit Marling is very positive, very professional, very encouraging.

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George Groves

British Athlete

Brits love a road trip supporting a British fighter.

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Katie Hopkins

English Entertainer

Brits have a peculiar sense of humour. I love it.

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Geraint Thomas

Welsh Athlete

Brits love an underdog, don't they?

Quote examples

Sloane Crosley

American Writer

Brits and Americans have hundreds of different phrases for the same thing. Luckily, it's usually a source of amusement rather than frustration. A flashlight by any other name is still a torch. My personal favourite is 'fairy lights,' which we boringly refer to as 'Christmas lights.

Quote examples

Gwyneth Paltrow

American Actress

Brits are far more intelligent and civilised than Americans. I love the fact that you can hail a taxi and just pick up your pram and put in the back of the cab without having to collapse it. I love the parks and places I go for dinner and my friends.

Quote examples

Russell Tovey

English Actor

Brits are cool at the moment. We've taken over the world, what with 'Game of Thrones', 'Downton Abbey', One Direction... to be British is to be fashionable.

Quote examples

Kris Marshall

English Actor

Brits and Australians have a similar sense of humour, obviously because of our links. It's more sort of jibbing and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Quote examples

Anne-Marie

British Musician

The BRIT awards is a really great occasion, especially for us Brits, because it shows the talent and support coming from our country.

Quote examples

Stephan Pastis

American Cartoonist

Brits have a better sense of humor in most ways. It's darker, more cutting.

Quote examples

Sharon Van Etten

American Musician

Brit Marling is very positive, very professional, very encouraging.

Quote examples

George Groves

British Athlete

Brits love a road trip supporting a British fighter.

Quote examples

Katie Hopkins

English Entertainer

Brits have a peculiar sense of humour. I love it.

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Geraint Thomas

Welsh Athlete

Brits love an underdog, don't they?

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