what are some words that they use in london and the u.s that are different, but mean the same thing?

Question

like in the u.s we use the word french fries. in london, they say chip.
and in the u.s we say elevaror and in london they say lift.

Answer 1

American - English
Suspenders - Braces
Hood - Bonnet (on a car)
Gas - Petrol
Fuel Oil - Diesel
Cookie - Biscuit
Chips - Crisps
Mars Bar - Milky Way Bar

Loads more here - http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/jones/words.htm

Answer 2

In London we ride the tube or underground - you ride the subway.
In London we walk on the pavement - you walk on the sidewalk
In London we ladies wear tights - you wear pantyhose
And finally, in London it is now Autumn but for you it is Fall.
Thats all I can think of at the moment!!

Answer 3

Here is a link to the American-British and British-American Dictionaries.

http://www.travelfurther.net/dictionaries/

Answer 4

In England if you say pants they think you mean underwear. You have to say trousers to mean pants. That one has gotten me into trouble a couple of times.

Answer 5

here's an interesting site... it lists the British expression and then a thumbnail explanation for the American reader

Answer 6

probably more importantly if you want an english muffin you need to ask for crumpets.

Answer 7

laud gad a wa do yu so

Answer 8

Wanker-penis....banger--sausage...plimsouls--shoes... pufter--homosexual...f@g--cigarette...pint--beer...crumpet--english muffin. Peace

Answer 9

boot-trunk. lorry-truck. roundabout-traffic circle.

Answer 10

wireless = radio
crisp = potato chip
loo = toilet