©Dil Maange More© British vs American English


                                                     

British vs American English

 

     Clothes

In England, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants. why?

 British English

 American English

 Trousers
Pants
 Pants / Underwear / Knickers
Underwear / panties
 Jumper / Pullover / Sweater /
Jersey
 Sweater
Pinafore Dress
Jumper
 Vest
 Undershirt
 Waistcoat
 Vest
 Wellington Boots / Wellies
 Galoshes
 Mac (slang for Macintosh)
 Rain Coat
 Plimsolls
 Gym Shoes
 Trainers
 Sneakers
 Braces
 Suspenders
 Dressing Gown
 Robe
 Nappy
 Diaper
 Pinny / Apron
 Apron
 Polo Neck
 Turtle Neck
Dressing Gown
Bath Robe
 Swimming costume / Cozzy
 Bathing Suit

On the Road

In England, we drive slowly over sleeping policemen.
Are we afraid of waking them up?

 British English
 American English
Sleeping Policeman
Speed bump
 Car park
 
 Parking Lot
 Car Journey
 Road Trip
 Zebra Crossing / Pedestrian Crossing
 Cross Walk
 Lollipop Man or Lady
 Crossing Guard
 Motorway
 Freeway
 Traffic Jam / Tailback
 Traffic Jam
 Lorry
 Truck
 Articulated Lorry
 Tractor Trailer /
 Trailer Truck
 Petrol
 Gas / Gasoline
 Pavement
 Sidewalk
 Petrol Station
 Gas Station
 Skip
 Dumpster
 Diversion
 Detour
 Fire Engine
Fire Truck
Phone Box
 Telephone Booth

 

Buildings / Shops

 British English
 American English
 Semi-Detached House
Duplex
 Flat (one storey)
 Apartment
 Terrace
 Town House
 Chemist
 Drug Store / Druggist
Cafe / Caffs (not 24 hrs)
Diner
 Bungalow
 House (one story)
 Ranch House

 

Food

Are you Peckish? (Are you Hungry?)

What's for afters? Have you had your pudding yet?

Are you feeling peckish (hungry)?

That food looks very scrummy (delicious)

 British English
 American English
 Biscuit / Bickie
(A cookie is a large biscuit)
Cookie
Scone
Biscuit
 Fairy Cake
 Cup Cake
Courgette
Zucchini
 Sweets
 Candy
 Sausage / Banger
 Sausage
 Crisps
Potato Chips
 Chips
(French Fries in McDonald's)
 French Fries
 Starter
 Appetizer
 Puddings / Afters / Dessert /
Sweets
 Dessert
 Jacket Potato / Baked Potato
 Baked Potato
 Jam
 Jelly
 Jelly
 Jello
 Aubergine
 Eggplant
 Sandwich / Butty / Sarny
 Sandwich
 Ice lolly
 Popsicle
 Bill (at restaurant)
 check
 Grill
 Broil
 Food / Grub / Nosh
 Food
 Rasher
 A slice of bacon
Eggy bread (fried)
French Toast
 Runner beans
 Green beans
 Soldiers (We dip soldiers in our soft boiled eggs)
Finger sized slices of toast.
 Take-away
 Take out
Scotch Pancakes
Flapjacks
Flapjacks in England are oats mixed with honey and/or golden syrup and baked then cut into slices. sometimes raisins are added to the mixture.

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Parts of a Car

 British English
 American English
 Bonnet
Hood
 Windscreen
 Windshield
 Boot
 Trunk
 Reversing lights
 Back-up lights
Exhaust pipe
Tail pipe / Muffler
 Bumper
 Fender
 

In and around the House

I watch the telly whilst lying on the settee.

Whilst is used in British English. It is another word for while

 British English
 American English
 The Toilet / Loo / The John /
Bog / WC / Visiting the little boys (little girl's room).
Bathroom / Restroom
Bathroom - the room where the bath is. If you asked us for the bathroom we will think you want to have a bath!
 Tap
 Faucet
 Garden
 Backyard / Yard
Wardrobe
 Closet
 Bin / Dust Bin
 Trash Can
 Telephone / Blower / Phone
 Telephone
 Television / Box / Telly/ TV
 TV / Television
 Cooker
 Range or Stove
 Couch / Sofa / Settee
 Sofa
 Hand Basin / Sink
 Sink
 Run the bath
 Fill the tub
 

People

 British English
 American English
 Girl / Lass
Gal
 Boy / Lad
 Boy
 Man / Bloke / Gentleman / Guy /
Chap
 Man / Guy
 Lady / Woman
 Lady
 Policeman / Bobby / Copper
 Policeman / Cop
 Postman
 Mailman
 Dustman
 Garbage Man
 Friend / Pal / Chum / Mate /
Buddy
 Friend / Buddy
 Cashier
 Teller
 Lollypop Man
 Crossing Guard
Nutter
Crazy Person
 Mum
 Mom

 

Sport

 British English
 American English
 Football
Soccer
 Rounders
 Baseball
 Bat (table tennis)
 Paddle (ping pong)

 

Other Words

 Other Words
 British English
 American English
 Plaster
Band-Aid
 Autumn
 Fall
 Bank Holiday
 National Holiday
 Lift
 Elevator
 Queue
There's a queue.
 Stand in a Line
There's a line.
 Quid (slang for pound)
 Bucks
 Surgery
 Doctor's office
 Trodden on
 Stepped on
 I'm knackered
 I'm Beat
Kip / sleep
sleep
Nick
steal
Wireless / Radio
Radio
Starkers / naked
Naked
 Come round
 Come over
 Off you go
 Go ahead
 It's gone off
 It's spoiled
 Lady bird
 Lady bug

 

 
 


 
 
 
 
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