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    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
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    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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    Re: American vs British

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    • #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"
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      • #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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        • #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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          • #6
            Re: American vs British

            Biscuits = Cookies ?
            53/female/241lbs.




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            • #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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                Re: American vs British

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                • #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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                  • #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)
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                    • #11
                      Re: American vs British

                      Jelly = Jello


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                      • #12
                        Re: American vs British

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

                        Porridge = Oatmeal


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                        • #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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                          • #14
                            Re: American vs British

                            Marmalade = Jam

                            I´m my best friend and my worst enemy.

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                            • #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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