Britcom

[ brit-kom ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a comedy, especially a television series, made in the United Kingdom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Britcom¹

First recorded in 1970–75; Brit(ish) + (sit)com

Example Sentences

I said “Britcom” earlier; Father Ted is only that on a technicality.

From The Daily Beast

He’s just finished shooting a remake of Absolutely Fabulous (that hare-brained, alcoholic ‘90s Britcom).

From The Daily Beast