e.g. loose out - downer - high roller - go bananas - screw up - wimp
And many more that have become everyday language.
2006-07-29 11:11:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I use some. I swear in British English a lot, and say telly and loo. I also use British spellings ("colour," "theatre," "organise," etc.)
2006-07-29 11:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by me41987 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Significant portions of the Cockney Rhyming Code are still quite common in the USA. For example: "Pride and Joy" for boy, "Butcher's Hook" for a look, etc.
Like most matters of language and usage, regional differences will show a greater or lesser adoption.
2006-07-29 18:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by vladbath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that Americans sound really silly when we try to use British lingo. You pretty much have to have an English accent to say things like, "Bloody brilliant!" or call someone "dahling..."
2006-07-29 18:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do because I'm married to a Brit and my co-workers look at me strange but they think it's cool. I'll use the words boot, car boot sale, bonnet, bollocks, don't get your knickers in a twist, 'bloody' this or 'bloody' that.
2006-07-29 18:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only the intelligent yanks like me!I am addicted to British telly!I get some crisps and teaand watch The Kumars,maybe take a break to go to the loo,I am a little mad!Than time for The Office,Ricky Gervais is BRILLIANT!Toodles!
2006-07-29 18:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by Cherokee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two words. Harry Potter.
-Iman J.
2006-07-29 18:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a few people who do, but it's mostly to sound different and trendy or unconventional.
2006-07-29 18:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by Orochi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they use our entire language mate.
2006-07-29 18:41:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bloody oath, we do!
2006-07-29 18:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋