Originally posted by Bardock42http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=define%3Abrit&meta=&btnG=Google+Search
Nah, I am pretty sure that the abbreviation of "Briton" is spelled "Brit"...which is what I did.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit
Not really a word in itself.
Originally posted by lord xyz
http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=define%3Abrit&meta=&btnG=Google+Searchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit
Not really a word in itself.
So, both those links, provided by you, say that it refers to a Briton/a native inhabitant of Great Britain. Explain to me, please, what is your "beef" with me using words correctly. Does it annoy you? Would you prefer me to talk like a moron, so you could constantly point out major flaws in my language? Does it bother you that I, a German, speak better and more sophisticated English than you, a Brit?
Originally posted by lord xyz
http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=define%3Abrit&meta=&btnG=Google+Searchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit
Not really a word in itself.
It's a common abbreviation, it's not only used online but also in national and the international media.
Originally posted by Bardock42Don't say that it refers to a Briton, look again.
So, both those links, provided by you, say that it refers to a Briton/a native inhabitant of Great Britain. Explain to me, please, what is your "beef" with me using words correctly. Does it annoy you? Would you prefer me to talk like a moron, so you could constantly point out major flaws in my language? Does it bother you that I, a German, speak better and more sophisticated English than you, a Brit?
My beef with you is Brit is disrespectful and is a slur.
Originally posted by lord xyzIt is not, you wankery Brit. It's a correct abbreviation. As chill pointed out, it is standard many British and international medias do use. It's not derogatory, stop whining and stop playing the Grammar Nazi when you are out of your depths. Just apologize for your stupidity and try again at a later point.
Don't say that it refers to a Briton, look again.My beef with you is Brit is disrespectful and is a slur.
Originally posted by Bardock42Okay, I'm sorry for getting offended by you, and then saying Brit was a slur.
It is not, you wankery Brit. It's a correct abbreviation. As chill pointed out, it is standard many British and international medias do use. It's not derogatory, stop whining and stop playing the Grammar Nazi when you are out of your depths. Just apologize for your stupidity and try again at a later point.
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