It is often said that Britain and America are "two nations divided by a common language".
Todays blog post was inspired by my friend Elyse who wanted me to do some Anglo-American translations for her :o)
So I thought, hmmm, that's an interesting idea, let's run with it. So here you have it, a sampling of just a few of the differences between us.
British Words ~ American Equivalent
SLANG (MISC.)
Football ~ Soccer
Queue ~ Waiting Line
Fortnight ~ Two Weeks
Kip/Doze ~ Nap
Postcode ~ Zip Code
Snogging/Getting Off ~ Kissing
Shagging ~ Having Sex
Fags/Ciggies/Rollies ~ Cigarettes
A4 Paper ~ Legal Pad
Having A Row/Barney ~ Argument
Knackered/Shagged ~ Tired
Cheeky ~Flippant
Cheerio ~ Goodbye
Cock Up/Bugger Up ~ Mistake
Daft/Thick ~ Stupid
Dear ~ Expensive
Duff ~ Useless
Fanny Around/Dither ~ Procrastinate
Hash # ~ (Pound Sign)
“Horses for Courses” ~ “To each his own”
Nick/Lift ~ Steal
Off Your Trolley/Barney ~ Crazy
Pissed/Ratted/Wankered ~ Drunk
“Sod/Bugger Off” ~ “Get Lost”
Spend a Penny/Use the loo ~ Go to the bathroom
Swot Up/Revise ~ Study Hard
Taking the Piss/Mickey ~ Making fun of someone
Waffle on/Ramble On ~ Talk on and on
Throw a Wobbly ~ Temper Tantrum
Cack-handed/A clot/Oaf ~ Clumsy
Jammy beggar ~ Lucky
Up the duff ~ Pregnant
Doing Porridge ~ Serving Prison Time
Big Dipper ~ Roller Coaster
Casualty Department ~ Emergency Room
Surgery/Clinic ~ Doctor’s Office
Chemist ~ Drug Store
Dosh ~ Money
Hole in the Wall ~ ATM
Johnny ~ Condom
AROUND THE HOUSE
Loo/Toilet/Bog ~ Bathroom/Restroom
Dust bin/Rubbish bin ~ Trash Can
Cooker ~ Oven
White Goods ~ Electrical Appliances
Back Garden ~ Back Yard
Living Room/Sitting Room ~ Lounge
Loft ~ Attic
Flat ~ Apartment
Flat Mate ~ Roommate
Bedsit/Box Flat ~ Efficiency Apartment
Lift ~ Elevator
Flannel ~ Washcloth
Torch ~ Flashlight
Serviette ~ Napkin
Blower ~ Telephone
Plug Socket ~ Electric Socket
Mobile ~ Cell Phone
Pram ~ Stroller
FOOD & DRINK
Chips ~ French Fries
Crisps ~ Chips
Sweets ~ Candy
Biscuit ~ Cookie
Take-Away ~ Carry Out
Fillet Steak ~ Filet Mignon
Tomato Sauce ~ Ketchup
Banger/Chippolata ~ Sausage
Beer Mat ~ Coaster
Bevvy/Grog ~ Beer/Beverage
Gherkin ~ Pickle
Nosh/Grub ~ Food
Pancake Roll ~ Egg Roll
Soldiers ~ Toast (Bread)
Stone ~ Fruit Pit
White, with ~ (Coffee) Cream and sugar
White, without ~ (Coffee) Cream only
Local ~ Your favorite Pub/Closest
PEOPLE
Mate ~ Friend/Buddy
Ginger Head ~ Red Head
Bobby/Copper/The Fuzz ~ Policeman
Bloke ~ Guy
Barrister/Solicitor~ Lawyer
Big Girl’s Blouse/Wuss ~ Wimp/Pathetic Person
Lollipop Man/Lady ~ Crossing Guard
Yank ~ American
Slapper ~ Major Flirt
Spotty Youths ~ Teenagers
Sprog ~ Baby
Tart ~ Person of loose morals
Weed/Boffin ~ Nerd
Wanker/Git ~ Jerk
Cake Hole/Gob ~ Mouth
Bollocks ~ Testicles
Arse/Bum ~ Butt/Backside
Mug ~ Gullible Person
CLOTHING
Trainers ~ Gym Shoes
Vest ~ Undershirt
Waist Coat ~ Vest
Trousers ~ Pants
Pants ~ Men’s Underwear
Knickers ~ Women’s Underwear
Jumper ~ Sweater
Nappy ~ Diaper
Balaclava ~ Ski Mask
Cardie ~ Cardigan Sweater
MOTORING
Pavement ~ Sidewalk
Motorway ~ Highway/Interstate
Dual Carriageway ~ Divided Highway
Bonnet ~ Hood
Boot ~ Trunk (Car)
Petrol ~ Gas
Garage ~ Gas Station/Conv. Store
Lorry ~ Truck
Car Park ~ Parking Lot
Cattle/Economy Class ~ Coach Class
Hooter ~ Car Horn
Tube/Underground ~ Subway
Verge ~ Grassy edge of a road
