Does anyone have good examples?
Eg.
Mobile is called a cell phone
Shotgun is called dibbs
Biscuit is called a cookie
Individual pie lids are called biscuits!!
2006-10-13 04:18:43 · 25 answers · asked by shelz_lou 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Rubber is an eraser in UK but a Condom in US.
I went over to New York as a Cub Scout at the age of 7. I was very confused as to the wierd looks i was getting in the stationary shop when i asked to buy a rubber!
2006-10-13 04:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by bagmouss 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
the way I know it, when asked if what I am looking for is "branded"means the costlier one, the original, not the pirated or imitation.That's is with dry goods, electronics, but in medicine,I think the word used is generic. The reason sales people ask is because some customers insist on the branded ones, meaning the more expensive one . I have an in law who only buys branded, she's not rich, but she is one of the people that may have experienced buying pirated items and it malfunctioned in just a short period. Or she may be one of those who likes to show off she can afford to buy expensive items though she is not that rich. There are many varied reasons. What is funny with branded item is , like the DVD player, the branded won't play pirateds, but the NON branded player accepts all DVDs and the quality for home use is just the same as the branded.
2016-05-21 22:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some commonly confused words :-
Jumper/Pinafore Dress
Sweater/Jumper
Rubber/Condom
Eraser/Rubber
Pants/Trousers
Panties/Pants
Chips/Fries
Supermarket Cart/Supermarket Trolley
Diaper/Nappy
Eggplant/Aubergine
Fall/Autumn
Line/Queue
Scallion/Spring Onion
Snow Peas/Mange Tout
Trunk/Boot
Vacation/Holiday
Zucchini/Copurgette
Interstate Road/Motorway
Sidewalk/Pavement
Ramp/Exit
2006-10-13 22:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eggplant = Aubergine
Jelly = Jam
Fanny = Bum
French Doughnut = Croissant
Ham = Bacon
Strawberry Shortcake = a sponge pudding thingy.
2006-10-13 04:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by draytondon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA, people of African origin have nappy hair (can you imagine that!), whereas in the UK they have frizzy hair.
Americans can't pronounce these British place names properly:
Grosvenor Square
Leicester Square
Reading
We Britons can't pronounce these American place names properly:
Yosemite
Arkansas
New York *
* It's pronounced Noo Yoik
2006-10-13 05:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ Rum Rhythms ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what CurtStutt/Tony Blair is on about - makes out that Blair thinks Bush is a moron. Actually, they are bum-chums. Or should I say fanny-chums? But that doesn't have the same ring to it does it ('scuse the pun!!)
2006-10-13 06:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK to "Table" a motion is to put something forward for discussion.
In the US to do the same thing means to take it off the agenda, i.e bin it.
Weird eh?
2006-10-13 04:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by andrew w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A ride!
In the US meaning getting a lift from someone
In the UK meaning having sex with someone
So my tip: never ask if you can get ride in the UK unless u r aware of this difference ;)
2006-10-13 04:27:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
US: Truck UK: Lorry
US: Elevator UK: Lift
US: Hood UK: Bonnet (of a car)
I think there's something about in the US we pay a restaurant check with bills and in the UK they pay a bill with checks, but I'm not sure about that one.
2006-10-13 04:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by dashelamet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On cars :
they have hoods we have bonnets
trunks we have boots
Gas we have petrol
Fender we have bumpers
fanny - bum
pants - trousers
yard - garden
trash bin - dustbin or rubbish bin
Dumpster - skip
There must be loads, but I need a coffee.
2006-10-13 04:34:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋