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the differences between the American & British uses of the English language

Jazzy

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I've noticed the differences between the American & British uses of the English language. I thought this might be a fun thread to share those differences. Please feel free to add to the list so we can all learn and have some fun.



I'll start with a few:





Banger - The good old British banger is bigger and fatter than the American breakfast link sausage.



Boob tube - One of the more descriptive articles of ladies clothing, the boob tube is an elasticated tube that covers the boobs. In the US some people call the TV a boob tube.



Crisps - Salt and vinegar, cheese and onion, beef, smoky bacon. Crisps are called chips in America.



Knickers - This is what we call a ladies' panties in the US.



Next......
 
Trainers - Short for training shoes. US would call them sneakers.
 
Fag - Probably the most famous troublesome word for Brits in the USA. cigarettes.
 
Car park - Parking lot. Normally uncovered.
 
American English - hood

British English - bonnet



American English - trunk

British English - boot



American English - truck

British English - lorry
 
Big dipper - The big dipper in the US is the roller coaster
 
Football, a sport where you kick the ball



American Football, a sport when you run with the ball in your hands
 
Its not called American Football its just called Football.
 
Jazzy said:
Fag - Probably the most famous troublesome word for Brits in the USA. cigarettes.



Lol! Not so! THE most troublesome word is......ahem..............fanny.
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Which to you means bottom / butt / derriere / behind.......



I am SO not telling you what it means in English......
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Jazzy said:
Fag - Probably the most famous troublesome word for Brits in the USA. cigarettes.



Although.........if you want to borrow a cigarette from someone or ask them if they can give you a cigarette, you say..........wait for it................Can I bum a fag?
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