Saturday, January 24, 2015

Different terms American vs. British

I watch a lot of YouTubers which includes a quite a lot of British ones.  I've noticed the things they say differently from us, Americans.  So below I'm going to put what we say in America vs. what they may say in the UK.

America                                       British

No Problem.                              That's okay.

Sweater                                         Jumper

Santa Claus                               Father Christmas

Candy                                            Sweeties

While                                              Whilst

Cotton Candy                               Fairy Floss

Vacation                                        Holiday

Elevator                                          Lift

Math                                             Maths

Sick                                               Poorly

Pants                                           Trousers

Best Friend (girl)                       Chummy

Witty                                          Cheeky

Sketchy                                    Dodgy

Butt                                              Bum

Pee                                            Wee

These are all the ones I can think of right now, but if I think of anymore I might make a part 2.

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