Thursday, November 8, 2007

Another Lesson in English

I’ve decided that is time for another lesson in British English!

Stone- pit/ weight measurement (=14lbs)
Courgette- zucchini
Brush- broom
Coach- bus
Keeper- goalie
Kit- uniform (sports)
Cash point- ATM
Swede- rutabaga
Go off- expire
Engaged- busy (phone line)
Ta- thank you
Shattered- tired
Dungarees- jeans
Butty- sandwich
Pitch- field
Whingging- whining
Ring- phone call
Call- come for a visit
Mam/mum- mom
Nan- grandma
Post- mail
Chuck- throw
Pinch- steal
Takeaway- take-out
Swot- nerd
Nick- steal
Sweets- candy
Cling film- saran-wrap
Plaster- band-aid
Solicitor- lawyer
Car park- parking lot
Settee- couch
purse- wallet
Prawn- shrimp
Plait- braid
Brew- cup of tea of coffee
Fancy dress- costume
Faff around- goof around
Hash key- pound key (#)
Stag night- bachelor party
Hen night- bachelorette party
Scrummy- yummy
Aubergine- eggplant
Candy floss- cotton candy
Gherkin- pickle
Icing sugar- powdered sugar
Jacket potato- baked potato
Jelly- Jell-o

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