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British/American
British words and their American equivalents
British | American |
---|---|
Aerodrome | Airport |
Angling | Fishing |
Barrister | Lawyer |
Bird | Girl |
Biscuit | Cookie or cracker |
Bobby | Policeman |
Bonnet | Hood (of a car) |
Boot | Trunk (of a car) |
Boots | Shoes |
Braces | Suspenders |
Buffer | Bumper(of a car) |
Caravan | Trailer |
Cheerio | Good-bye |
Chemist | Druggist (or pharmacist) |
Chips | French fires |
Cooker | Stove |
Cot | Baby crib |
Cupboard | Closet |
Draughts | Checkers |
Dustbin | Trash can |
Dustman | Garbage man |
First floor | Second floor |
Flat | Apartment |
Football | Soccer |
Form | Grade in school |
Garden | Yard |
Holiday | Vacation |
Hood | Rooftop |
Jumper | Pullover sweater |
Knickers | Girl's underpants |
Knock up | Wake up |
Lift | Elevator |
Loo | Toliet or bathroom |
Lorry | Truck |
Mackintosh | Raincoat |
Maize | Corn |
Minerals | Soft drinks |
Monkey-nuts | Peanuts |
Multiple shop | Chain store |
Naked lights | Headlights |
Nappy | Diaper |
Naughts-and-crosses | Tic-tac-toe |
Parking pitch | Parking lot |
Petrol | Gasoline |
Plimsolls | Sneakers |
Post | |
Pram | Baby carriage |
Queue | Line (of people or vehicles) |
Ring up | Telephone |
Rubber | Eraser |
Scones | Biscuits |
Serviette | napkin |
Solicitor | Lawyer |
Sponge | Cake |
Sultanas | Raisins |
Sweet | Dessert |
Ta | Thank you |
Tap | Faucet |
Telly | Television |
Tin | Can |
Torch | Flashlight |
Trunk call | Long distance call |
Tube | Subway |
Tuck | Snack |
Underground | Subway |
Waistcoat | Vest |
Water closet (WC) | Toilet |
Wellingtons | Boots |
Wireless | Radio |