What British words have you heard that you don't, or didn't know the meaning of?
What British words do you find funny?
Thanks
BrilliantPomegranate (a Brit, with white teeth, by the way)
2007-10-16 08:44:34 · 7 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I still think loo is funny because it sounds like the name Lou in the US. But in the US we call a loo a John. LOL Weird.
2007-10-16 08:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand the British monetary system. Quid? Tuppence?
2007-10-16 14:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "Jolly good" is a funny expression, in fact most Briticisms are funny.
2007-10-16 09:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a flat - why should that mean an apartment or place where one lives?
a lift - for elevator
2007-10-16 08:59:19 · answer #4 · answered by cindy d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Americans--"Across the pond." I love the gross understatement.
2007-10-16 08:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Half a mo.
2007-10-16 09:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
colour - color
queue - line
going to - gonna
want to - wanna
etc.....
2007-10-16 09:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by share_a_smile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋