Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Brit adj.

British.

1951		Green & Laurie Show Biz from Vaude to Video 567: Brit flick = British film [W&F].
1963–74		B. Humphries Barry McKenzie [comic strip] in Complete Barry McKenzie (1988) 20: I wouldn’t shack up with a Brit sheila for all the tea in China!! [Ibid.] 36: It smells like some Brit-bastard just opened his lunch box.
1983		S. Gee Never in My Lifetime in Best Radio Plays (1984) 62: You’re very Brit-minded all of a sudden.
1986		fund-drive announcer on WGTV Atlanta/Athens (GA) 2 Mar. [TV] These British comedies – they call them Britcoms – they really do cost money.
1994		F. Mac Anna Ship Inspector 157: They hit a Brit submarine.
2000		Guardian Guide 1–6 Jan. 24: Rachael Whiteread and Gillian Wearing complete the Britart rollcall.