can ya give a list
its quiet funy
2007-04-12 07:53:56 · 6 answers · asked by lou 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Well, prince_alfie struck out 3 for 3!
Lorry = truck
Lift = elevator
Petrol = gasoline
bullocks = testicles
and then there's:
fortnight = two weeks
pram = baby buggy
tram = streetcar
tube = subway
bonnet = hood (of a car)
boot = trunk (of a car)
trunk call = long distance call (telephone)
dust bin = garbage can
braces - suspenders (men's clothing)
chemist = pharmacist, druggist
bank note = bill (paper money)
curtains = drapes
and TONS more. See this website to "convert" either way:
2007-04-12 08:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by pingraham@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be our Canadian accent but those darn Americans say "roof' like "ruf", bugs the hell out of me. Also we have "couches" while our American neighbours have "sofas"
2007-04-12 15:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Bighead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know where you're from so we know what's different to you. Proper way to end that question would be 'differently THAN us'.
2007-04-12 14:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by ohio gal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, for one, we usually say it is quite funny.
2007-04-12 15:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, if British that would be
Lorry = elevator
patrol = gasoline
bullocks = shoot (curse word)
and so on.
2007-04-12 15:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
don't forget the loo!
loo=bathroom/restroom
2007-04-12 16:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by royalldybg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋