I just love to hear you guys talk. I think your accent is so pretty. I also enjoy reading books written by English authors. It is very interesting to read the different words we (Americans/British) use for the same thing, such as:
You say: We say:
Crisp Potato chip
Boot (of car) hood
nappy diaper
pram stroller
What are some other fun words you guys use???
Thanks
2006-08-24 01:59:37 · 7 answers · asked by cyndi71mom 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
hi prozzma - I don't find it funny - I enjoy it and want to learn more. Thanks.
2006-08-24 02:49:29 · update #1
I'm not brit, but i simply luv their accent. Its really nice 2 hear them talk.
Brits say We say
Biscuit Cookie
Torch Flashlight
Lift Elevator
Lorry Truck
Mobile Cell
Ars e As s
2006-08-24 02:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know one word they should learn then use TOOTHBRUSH them people have some awful teeth,i went over tere and 9 out of 10 people had awful teeth and rancid breath,even the hot girls had bright yellow teeth,whats up with that
2006-08-24 02:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by milf man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of words .......tell british says not you guys say
ice - ice cream
car - track
i do - you do
motorway - freeway
cell-mobile
sing- song
chocolate - chips
i am a british as a british i wrote those things
2006-08-24 02:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you (US) call it vs What we (UK) call it
Car vs Tank
House vs Palace
Value meal for one vs Meal for the entire family
Hilarious vs Dull
American Football vs Rugby (with padding)
Necessary force vs Unnecessary force
Self-defence vs Warmongering
Newspaper vs Toilet Roll
Television vs Waste of electricity
2006-08-24 02:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by blowski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use lots of slang that americans sadly find very funny because they are not used to it.
look up http://eno.princeton.edu/~ben/vocab/vocab.html to find out more
2006-08-24 02:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by prizzma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not "you guys"--say "you lot".
2006-08-24 02:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pavement///// sidewalk.
motorway//// freeway
poof ////// fa.gg.ot
2006-08-24 02:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by jagtic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋