Thursday, December 2, 2010

Translating English to English

England: Sorted
America: Finished/Worked out

England: Trousers
America: Pants

England: Pants
America: Underwear/Panties

England: Fag
America: Cigarette

England: Snog
America: Make-out

England: Pudding
America: Dessert

England: Chips
America: Fries

England: A society
America: A school club

England: Crisps
America: Chips

England: Fringe
America: Bangs (hair)

England: Half seven
America: Half-past seven or 7:30

England: Brilliant
America: Wonderful/ Great

England: Dim
America: Stupid/ Slow

England: Wicked
America: Awesome

England: Flat
America: Apartment

England: Fit
America: Hot/ Attractive

England: Garden
America: Front or back yard

England: Social
America: Any social gathering

England: Football
America: Soccer

England: American Football
America: Football

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1 comment:

  1. England: Fit and Healthy
    America: Fit

    England: Pitch
    America: Field (sporting one)

    and many more!

    Good list Anna Rose. Like the comparisons.

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