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British/American
British and American Vocabulary
| British English | American English |
|---|---|
| Autum | Fall |
| Bank Holiday | National Holiday |
| Come round | Come over |
| I'm knackered | I'm beat |
| It's gone off | It's spoiled |
| Kip (slang)/ sleep | sleep |
| Lady bird | Lady bug |
| Lift | Elevator |
| Nick | Steal |
| Off you go | Go ahead |
| Plaster | Band-aid |
| Queue | Stand in a line |
| Quid (slang)/ Pound | Bucks (slang) / Dollars |
| Starkers (slang) /(stark) naked | Naked |
| Surgery | Doctor's office |
| Torch | Flashlight |
| Trodden on | Stepped on |
| Wireless/ Radio | Radio |
| Football | Soccer |
| Rounders (English game similar to Am ---) | Baseball |
| Cashier | Teller |
| Dustman | Garbage Man |
| Lad / Boy | Boy |
| Lass / Girl | Girl / Gal |
| Lady / Woman | Lady |
| Gentleman / Man | Man |
| Pal / Chum / Mate / Buddy | Buddy |
| Bloke / Chap / Guy | Guy |
| Nutter | Crazy Person |
| Bobby / Copper | Cop |
| Postman | Mailman |
| (Dust) bin | Trash can |
| Cooker | Range/ Stove |
| Couch / Setee / Sofa | Sofa |
| Garden | Backyard/ Yard |
| Hand basin / Sink | Sink |
| Run the bath | Fill the tub |
| Tap | Faucet |
| Blower (slang)/ Phone | Telephone |
| Box (slang) / Telly (slang) / TV | TV |
| Toilet / Loo / The John / Bog / Visiting the little boy's (girl's) room/ WC | Bathroom/ Restroom |
| Wardrobe | Closet |
| Socket | Outlet |
| Glue | Gum |
| Rubber | Eraser |
| Maths | Math |
| Public School | Private School |
| State School | Public School |
| Holiday | Vacation |
| School dinner | Hot lunch |
| Staff room | Teachers lounge |
| Plimsolls | Gym shoes |
| Mucking around | Fooling around/ Goofing off |
| Play time/ Break time | Recess |
| Open Day/ Open Evening | Open house |
| Drawing pins | Pushpins/ Thumbtacks |
| Sleeping policeman/ Speed bump | Speed bump |
| Car park | Parking Lot |
| Car Journey/ Drive | Road Trip |
| Zebra Crossing/ Pedestrian Crossing | Cross Walk |
| Lollipop man/ lady | Crossing Guard |
| Motorway | Freeway |
| Traffic jam/ Tailback | Traffic jam |
| Lorry | Truck |
| Articulated lorry | Tractor trailer/ Trailer truck |
| Petrol | Gas/ Gasoline |
| Petrol station | Gas station |
| Pavement | Sidewalk |
| Skip | Dumpster |
| Diversion | Detour |
| Fire engine | Fire truck |
| Phone box | Phone booth |
| Bungalow | House (one story) /Ranch house |
| Cafe / Caff (not 24h) | Diner |
| Chemist | Drug store/ Druggist |
| Flat (one storey) appartment | Apartment |
| Semi-detached house | Duplex |
| Terrace(d) house | Row house/ Town house |
| Aubergine | Eggplant |
| Bill (at restaurant) | Check |
| Biscuit / Bickie | Cookie |
| Cookie | Large biscuit |
| Chips | French fries |
| Courgette | Zucchini |
| Crisps | Potato chips |
| Eggy bread (fried) | French toast |
| Fairy cake | Cup cake |
| Nosh (slang) / Grub (slang) | Food |
| Grill | Broil |
| Ice lolly | Popsicle |
| Jacket potato / Baked potato | Baked potato |
| Jam | Jelly |
| Jelly | Jello |
| Puddings/ Afters/ Sweets/ Dessert | Dessert |
| Rasher | A slice of bacon |
| Runner beans | Green beans |
| Butty (slang) / Sarny (slang) | Sandwich |
| Sausage / Banger (slang) | Sausage |
| Scone | Biscuit |
| Scotch Pancakes | Flapjacks |
| Soldiers dipped in soft boiled eggs | Figer sized slices of toast |
| Starter | Appetizer |
| Sweets | Candy |
| Take-away | Take out |
| Braces | Suspenders |
| Dressing Gown | Robe/ Bath robe |
| Jumper/ Pullover/ Sweater/ Jersey | Sweater |
| Mac (slang) / Macintosh | Raincoat |
| Nappy | Diaper |
| Pants/ Underpants/ Knickers | Underwear/ Panties |
| Pinafore dress | Jumper |
| Pinny (slang) / Apron | Apron |
| Polo neck | Turtle neck |
| Cozzy (slang) / Swimming costume | Bathing suit |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
| Trousers | Pants |
| Vest | Undershirt |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Wellington boots / Wellies | Galoshes |
| Tube | Subway |
| Wash up | Do the dishes |
| Wash your hands | Wash up |
| Shop | Store |
| Grey | Gray |
| Area | Neighbourhood |
| Mum | Mom |
| Aeroplane | Airplane |
| Caravan | Trailer |
| Post Code | Zip Code |
| Tin | Can |
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