What Do You Call a Brit

British people in general are called brit or in plural britek but the term is less widespread.

What do you call someone British?

People born in England are called English or British and can say that they live in England, Britain and/or the UK. … People born in Wales are called Welsh or British and can say that they live in Wales, Britain and/or the UK. Most people in Wales will say they are Welsh rather than British.

Is it rude to call someone British?

Usually, yes, although there are some diehards who would ‘correct’ you. (They would be wrong, because English people are British.). So are the Welsh and the Scottish and those from Northern Ireland who choose to be (they have the option of holding a UK or Irish passport).