I am compiling a list of words that we Americans and you Brits use that vary greatly...see my 360 blog if you wish.Does anyone have any more suggestions?
Thanks...
2007-06-06 02:20:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I understand spelling and pronunciation varies a lot also,but I mean actual words.
2007-06-06 02:26:19 · update #1
FRAN--why?Because I find it interesting and humorous! I am in love with an Englishmen and we often have to explain ourselves to each other!
2007-06-06 02:30:55 · update #2
TYPO--Should be 'Englishman'!
;)
2007-06-06 02:32:33 · update #3
Faucet = Tap
Jelly = Jam
Bathroom = washroom
sweater = jumper
juganaut = Lorry
Freeway = motorway
Fries = chips
Fall = Autumn
Prom = school dance
high school = secondary school
Grits = Porridge
Soda = soft drink
*** = Gay person
fanny bag = Bum bag
Diapers = nappies
Trunk = Boot
Sidewalk = pavement
Icebox = freezer
Chips = crisps
Trash can = dustbin
Elevator = lift
Chapel = church
Sneakers = trainers
Pharmacy = chemist
2007-06-06 02:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trolly/ Cart
Elevator/ Lift
Highschool/ Secondary School
Sidewalk/ Pavement
Freeway/ Motorway
Pacifier/ Demmy
Bathroom/ Toilet
2007-06-06 02:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have to ask you one question.... Why ?
What a coincidence Sunshine. I mean that you are in love with an Englishman. Not that I'm in love with an Englishman, I mean of course I'm in love with an American girl. Another LDR !!!! One we always take the michael out of each other is the way youpronounce Oregano ?
2007-06-06 02:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by FRAN1 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think American English should try and revert back to the mother tongue to avoid confusion.
Lift - Elevator
Pavement - Sidewalk
Jelly - Jello
Nappies - Diypers
Curtains - Drawers
Aeroplane - Airplane
Worktop - Counter
Speciallity - Specialty
The word fanny in american is a very rude english word!!!
2007-06-06 02:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by ballerina 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some of my favorites not mentioned are:
a Skip = a trash dumpster
and different pronunciations:
Controversy
2007-06-06 03:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by tom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go along with Foo regarding words that are pronounced or spelt differently otherwise see these for different meanings;
jerk
cute
I'm good
quarter after
quarter off
gas
sidewalk
cab
2007-06-06 02:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by Barry K 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Boot / trunk (cars)
Petrol / gas
Oh yes and some over there call GW Bush the leader of the free world and we call him a tosser
2007-06-06 02:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Jon Soundman 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Here's one I don't see mentioned anywhere above----
Michaelmas daisy = aster
And how about bonnet = hood (of a car)?
PS------Hey, what's with the thumbs-down? Those ARE
British terms, both of them!
2007-06-06 03:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It always amuses my US chums when I say I want a ***. There is the difference. When I put F A,g yahoo blanks it. I mean cigarette.
2007-06-06 02:50:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pants!
2007-06-06 02:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by Athena 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋