West Brit, an abbreviation of West British, is a pejorative term for an Irish person, stereotypically living in an affluent part of South Dublin, who is perceived by his or her countrymen as being too anglophilic in matters of culture or politics.
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Famous quotes containing the word west:
“At Hayes’ General Store, west of the cemetery, hangs an old army rifle, used by a discouraged Civil War veteran to end his earthly troubles. The grocer took the rifle as payment ‘on account.’”
—Administration for the State of Con, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)