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  • Richt
    • Jan 08, 2004
    • 14844
    #1

    American vs British

    I am still learning the major differences between the to "english languages". ie the different names that we have for different things. I am starting this thread to see how many different ones spring to different peoples minds.......

    British - American

    Rubbish - Trash
    Trousers - Pants

    May the list continue!!!!

    Rich
    sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

    It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




    I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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    • cleochatra
      ADBB Admiral
      • Nov 16, 2004
      • 8801
      #2
      Re: American vs British

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        • matawguro
          Moderator
          • Jun 02, 2004
          • 950
          #3
          Re: American vs British

          Being on Atkins, it's understandable you forgot about chips (British) = fries (American). Also correct me if I'm wrong on this one...

          fag (British) = cigarette (American)

          ... and don't get me started about Filipino English.
          Robbie T., 240/180/160. 41yr Male, Height 5'9"
          Started November 1, 2003. Minor goal (180lbs.) reached Oct. 30, 2004
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            • Richt
              • Jan 08, 2004
              • 14844
              #4
              Re: American vs British

              Originally posted by matawguro
              Being on Atkins, it's understandable you forgot about chips (British) = fries (American). Also correct me if I'm wrong on this one...

              fag (British) = cigarette (American)
              Yes you are correct with the word Fag. But it also means something else aswell.
              sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

              It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




              I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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                • Richt
                  • Jan 08, 2004
                  • 14844
                  #5
                  Re: American vs British

                  Of course Robbie, how could I forget it. Chips v Fries is one of the most obvious.

                  Of course, that leads on to another.

                  We fall Potato chips, Potato crisps!

                  (another blatant example of a waste of time for a food. I mean what do they actually do? Its not as if they are even filling!!!!!!!!!!!!)
                  sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                  It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                  I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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                    • Piasabird
                      • Jul 11, 2004
                      • 2016
                      #6
                      Re: American vs British

                      Biscuits = Cookies ?
                      53/female/241lbs.




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                        • Richt
                          • Jan 08, 2004
                          • 14844
                          #7
                          Re: American vs British

                          Originally posted by Piasabird
                          Biscuits = Cookies ?
                          Another one that completely slipped my mind!

                          My nickname is Biscuit, and I use it as a log in on a number of other boards.

                          We have a brand of biscuits over here called "rich tea", almost my name! LOL.

                          I didnt think it would be ethical to have my name on here as Biscuit especially as its a high carb thing and all that!!! LOL

                          Rich
                          sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                          It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                          I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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                            • sskyeye
                              ADBB Adventurer
                              • Jun 27, 2003
                              • 382
                              #8
                              Re: American vs British

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                                • Piasabird
                                  • Jul 11, 2004
                                  • 2016
                                  #9
                                  Re: American vs British

                                  Originally posted by Richt
                                  I didnt think it would be ethical to have my name on here as Biscuit especially as its a high carb thing and all that!!! LOL
                                  Good point there, Rich!
                                  53/female/241lbs.




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                                    • sadie147
                                      Moderator
                                      • Jun 14, 2004
                                      • 6131
                                      #10
                                      Re: American vs British

                                      fortnight=14 days

                                      bobby(sp?)=cop

                                      do you use the word chesterfield for couch? (we do here, and our alphabet ends with 'zed' too)
                                      Jen, 39, F
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                                        • MotherOfGizmo
                                          • Apr 01, 2004
                                          • 13388
                                          #11
                                          Re: American vs British

                                          Jelly = Jello


                                          5'4"
                                          45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
                                          Start date 5/18/2003
                                          197/163.5/130

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                                            • MotherOfGizmo
                                              • Apr 01, 2004
                                              • 13388
                                              #12
                                              Re: American vs British

                                              Oh yea, and this just came up in another post recently

                                              Porridge = Oatmeal


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                                              45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
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                                                • Richt
                                                  • Jan 08, 2004
                                                  • 14844
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: American vs British

                                                  Originally posted by sadie147
                                                  fortnight=14 days

                                                  bobby(sp?)=cop

                                                  do you use the word chesterfield for couch? (we do here, and our alphabet ends with 'zed' too)
                                                  I've never heard the term "Chesterfield" before.
                                                  sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                                                  It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                                                  I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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                                                    • Pau
                                                      ADBB Advocate
                                                      • Feb 03, 2005
                                                      • 716
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: American vs British

                                                      Marmalade = Jam

                                                      I´m my best friend and my worst enemy.

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                                                        • Richt
                                                          • Jan 08, 2004
                                                          • 14844
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: American vs British

                                                          Originally posted by Pau
                                                          Marmalade = Jam

                                                          Marmalade and Jam are two different things in England.
                                                          sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                                                          It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                                                          I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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