and whats the american word for que?
2007-06-25 00:45:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The word is queue and it means line, as in waiting in line all day.
bird=girl, woman
bloke=boy, man
fags =cigarettes
loo=bathroom
snog=making out
trainers=sneakers
chips=fries
crisps=potato chips
sweets, sweeties=candy
aubergine=eggplant
pulled / on the pull=picked up / scored w/someone you fancy
fancy=like
girl's blouse=sissy
git=idiot, fool
2007-06-25 00:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by NYC Stef 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, here's a few:
british english>american english
anticlockwise>counterclockwise
autumn>fall
bonnet>hood
boot>trunk
call box>phone booth
cooker>stove
crossroads>junction/crossing
cupboard>closet
flat>apartment
fortnight>two weeks
grill>broil
handbag>purse
holiday>vacation
lavatory>washroom
motorway>freeway
mince>ground meat
nail varnish>nail polish
pavement>sidewalk
petrol>gas
post>mail
public school>private school
roundabout>traffic circle
serviette>napkin
state school>public school
sweets>candy
tap>faucet
taxi>cab
tin>can
torch>flashlight
trainers>sneakers
trousers>pants
tube>subway
veranda>porch
Some of the words (especially british ones) are very old-fashioned and not used in common language.
There are also grammatical and spelling differences between british english and american english.
I hope I helped you!
2007-06-25 01:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
English, Laundrette, Holiday, Fit. American, Laundry-mat, Vacation, Cute.
2007-06-25 00:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by †100% Angel† 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do know that American people speak English, don't you?
If you mean, translation from British English to American English, then here are some:
lift = elevator
flat = apartment
pavement = side-walk
car park = parking lot
trousers = pants
braces = suspenders
jumper = sweater
to be ill = to be sick
to be sick = to vomit
tights = pantyhose
and Americans do not understand bad words such as:
"shag", "****" and "snog"....
2007-06-25 00:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus is my Savior 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
American ==> English
Jerk ==> Wanka
2007-06-25 00:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by *In constant wonder* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
American: (words/spelling) Favorite and Color
English: (words/spelling) Favourite and Colour
2007-06-25 00:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by Allgeier 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
American/twister
Briton/tornado
2007-06-25 00:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
can give u scottish to english
messages= shopping or erronds
dishes =pots
peice on bread= sandwich.
as for american well they have a compleate lauguage of their own..i wouldn't like to pry lol
2007-06-25 00:52:38 · answer #8 · answered by Gwendoline B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
American kid
English sprog.
2007-06-25 01:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crisps - Chips
Nappy - Diaper
Trainers - Sneakers
Snog - Make out
I am sure there are more...I'm just at a loss right now
2007-06-25 00:51:04 · answer #10 · answered by harriette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋