UK & USA Two Countries Divided By Uncommon Language
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Moving here from London 9 years ago I knew that life in America would be different but I hadn’t realized to what degree.Although Brits & Americans speak the same language we don’t always speak the same lingo.
Previous to living here my education in all things Americana consisted of two dozen episodes of Frazer, a minor in Friends and a major in Disney World, qualifications that were akin to an ice cream salesman foolishly following Robert Scott’s footsteps to the South pole.
So when it came to operating in the real world the differences between our two cultures really became apparent.Although we speak the same language the words don’t necessarily have the same meaning ,prime example: the word fanny here in the US refers to somebodies backside, in the UK it refers to the female front side.
Here is a list of a words and phrases in no particular order that both American’s and Brits might find useful upon a visit to London Or New York
UK Alright US Whats up
UK Pebble dash US Chattahoochee
UK Trousers US Pants
UK Pants US Under Pants
UK Braces US Suspenders
UK Glasses US Eye glasses
UK Main Toll Road US Turnpike
UK Bum (backside) US Down & Out
UK Flat (owned ) US Condominium
UK Motorway US Freeway
UK Flat (Rented) US Apartment
UK Skirting Board US Baseboard
UK Architrave US Casing
UK Cornice US Crown Molding
UK Boot (car rear) US Trunk
UK Bonnet (car front) US Hood
UK Centre (middle) US Center (middle)
UK Estate Agent US Realtor
UK indicator (car) US Turn Signal
UK Mobile Phone US Cell Phone
UK Turf US Sod
UK Tap US Faucet
UK Oven US Stove
UK Larder US Pantry
UK & World Football US Soccer
UK Railway US Rail Road
UK Tube US Subway
UK Chips US French Fries
UK Crisp US Potato Chips
UK Spirits US Liquor
UK Aubergine US Egg Plant
UK Grill US Broiler
UK Boiler US Furnace
UK Coriander US Cilantro
UK Bap US Sub
UK Kitchen Work Top US Counter top
UK Kicker US Toe kick
UK Rubbish US Trash or Garbage
UK Bedside Table US Nightstand
UK Disc Brakes US Rotors
UK Handbrake US Emergency Brake
UK Jumper US Sweater
UK Wardrobe US Closet
UK Windscreen US Windshield
UK Wing (car) US Fender
UK Refurbish US Re-model
UK Spanner US Wrench
UK Duvet US Comforter
UK Cross road US Intersection
UK Sellotape US Scotch tape
UK Candy floss US Cotton candy
UK Pavement US Sidewalk
UK Road Surface US Pavement
UK Waste disposer US Garbage disposer
UK Lolly pop man US Crossing guard
UK Sweets US Candy
UK String US Twine
UK Bloke US Dude
UK Plonker US Jerk
UK Full stop US Period
UK Trainers US Sneakers
UK Ariel US Anteni
UK Depot (Said depo ) US Depot (said deepo)
UK Bizzy Lizzy US Impatiter
UK Tongue & groove US Wanes coating
UK Vineyard US Winery
UK Vest US Tank top
UK Nappy US Diaper
UK Tights US Panty hose
UK Knickers US Panties
UK Lavatory/Toilet US Bathroom sink
UK Rawl plugs US Anchors
UK Purse US Wallet
UK Handbag US Purse
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