Could you list a few English words that are uncommon in Canada? For example, Loo..?? Or is it pronounced Lou? I think it means toilet.
We speak American English, so we're not too familiar with the British one.
2006-11-28 15:41:48 · 3 answers · asked by surfer_dude 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
trunk of the car.......................boot
closet......................................press
semi-trailer..............................lorri
cigarette..................................fag
bus..........................................trolley
shopping.................................messages
four way stops(do not exist)...round-a-bout
ketchup...................................tomato sauce
..............to name a few
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2006-11-28 15:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by darcy m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BTW Loo is pronounced "Lou" (you got that right :-P )
Chips = French Fries
Crisps = Chips (as in like Pringles, Lays etc..)
Bloody (as in swearing) Is a less offensive word, it's like saying Damn.
F a g (had to space it out cos of swear filters) = Cigarette
Also we spell things differently like:
Favor = Favour
Color = Colour
Organize = Organise (generally most "ize" words well spell "ise".
This is a great website to visit over 4000 words of slang :)
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/
2006-11-28 15:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by andb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pants = underwear
Trousers = Pants (American usage)
You alright? = How are you?
2006-11-29 02:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by econdrone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋