name
Britney
BRIHT-nee
name
1
A female given name, a variant of Brittany.
"She named her daughter Britney after her favorite singer."
noun
1
British slang for beer, from rhyming slang on the name Britney Spears.
"Fancy grabbing a few britneys after work?"
How to Use Britney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a personal name; in British slang it can also mean "beer," from rhyming slang.
When to use it
The slang "beer" sense is very informal and mainly UK usage.
Word Forms
Britneys plural, Britneys plural
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Etymology
The slang sense comes from rhyming slang: "Britney Spears" rhymes with "beers."