You say 'Tom-ate-to', we say 'Tom-at-toe'....
and other common language differences between our Nations.
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By British Diva
The moment you set foot in the wondrous land of America there's a language difference- we British call it soil & not dirt, or sod as our American cousins do! In fact the word sod when used over here in the UK; albeit in a different context, as is considered a minor swear word!
American*********************British
Everyday
- Pound Sign # - Hash Tag #
- Vacation - Holiday
- Airplane - Aeroplane
- Bill ($) - Note (£)
- Elevator - Lift
- Cell Phone - Mobile
- Restroom - Toilet
- Bathroom - Toilet
- Purse - Handbag
- Pocketbook - Wallet
- Mail - Post
- Mailbox - Postbox
- Fanny Pack - Bum bag
- Sidewalk - Pavement
- EVC - Mobility scooter
- Parking Lot - Car Park
- Gas - Petrol
- Trunk - Boot
- Hood - Bonnet
- Motorcycle - Motorbike
- Bike - Bicycle
- Truck - Lorry
Household
- Skillet - Frying pan
- Broil - Roast
- Grill - BBQ
- Tub - Bath
- Trash or garbage - Rubbish
- Trash or garbage can - Dustbin
Mealtimes & Good Times
- Dinner - Tea
- Supper - Tea
- Appetiser - Starter
- Entree - Main Meal
- Dessert - Pudding or Afters
- Check - Bill
- Hamburger - Beefburger
- Chips - Crisps
- French Fries - Chips
- Cookies - Biscuits
- Soda - Soft drink e.g. Coke or Sprite
- Lemonade - still cloudy lemonade
- Libations - Alcoholic Drinks
- Host or Hostess - Waiter or Waitress
- Zucchini - Courgette
- Eggplant - Aubergine
- Cotton Candy - Candy Floss
- Creamer - Milk for coffee
- Spritzer - White wine & soda
- ADR - Advanced Dining Reservation
- DDP - Pre-paid Disney Dining Plan
- Mousekeeping - Housekeeping Service
- Cast Member - Disney Employee
- Hidden Mickeys - Mickey °o° shapes hiding all around you
- Ticket & Transportation - Transport Hub
- EPCOT - Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
- Extra Magic Hours - Extended park opening exclusive to Disney guests
- Imagineer - Creative thinker & engineer
- Magical Express - Disney bus transportation to & from Orlando International Airport
- DVC - Disney Vacation Club (Timeshare Villa ownership)
- Character meal - mealtime where you are joined by Disney characters
- Resort Mug - Resort exclusive insulated refillable mug & souvenir
I do rather think that our British lingo is spreading ever further into everyday American conversation as can be seen in this rather interesting BBC Britishisms article.
2 comments:
Some of these are hilarious. You know, we Aussies also have some great words to share with you all.
G'day! thanks for your comment, I love that we all speak English, but it's certainly said sometimes with a totally different meaning!
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