Brit (noun)

1. An informal term for a British person.
2. A small piece or particle of something, typically a solid substance.

Origin:

Slang term, origin not fully known but it can be an abbreviation of british, or it may be related to the word "brittleness" which suggests something fragile or easily broken.

Examples:

1. He"s a Brit but he"s lived in the US for many years.
2. The Brits are known for their love of tea.
3. Some brits were found in the oil after it was filtered.
4. The brit in the paint caused it to crack.
5. The Brits are known for their stoicism and dry wit.