What British words do Americans not understand?

British Words & Phrases Americans Don't Understand
  • Chips: Fries. ...
  • Crisps: Chips. ...
  • Pudding: The dessert course. ...
  • Biscuit: Cookie.
  • Lolly: Popsicle.
  • The Local: The friendly neighborhood pub that not even the smallest villages are without. ...
  • Cuppa: A cup of tea. ...
  • Rashers: Slices of cured ham.


What words do Americans British use differently?

Here are some of the more common variations.
  • Brits use "re" while Americans use "er." ...
  • Brits add a "u" where Americans don't. ...
  • The Brits often use an extra "l." ...
  • Americans use a "c" or "z" where Brits use an "s." ...
  • Americans drop the "e" before "ment" in words like "judgment." ...
  • Aluminum/Aluminium. ...
  • Ate. ...
  • Herbal.


What words cant British people say?

Words like half (and similarly, calf) are difficult for Brits to say in an American accent, mainly because the 'a' sound is so vastly different from what they are used to. So instead of saying HAAHF, they should be pronouncing it HAY-AHF.


What are American words that confuse Brits?

As a result, there are many American-only words that confuse Brits, and vice versa.
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  • Bangs. ...
  • Crosswalk. ...
  • Mad. ...
  • Pacifier. ...
  • Pants. ...
  • Pissed. ...
  • Take a rain check. ...
  • The 411.


What is a very British thing to say?

I'm knackered – I'm tired. Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I'm pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you're very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends.


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How do Brits say good morning?

Bore da (bore-eh-dah) - Good Morning. Nos Da - Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) ("ch" pronounced like gargling water) - Thank you.

What is the weirdest British word?

  • Gobsmacked.
  • Damp Squib.
  • 3.Brass Monkeys.
  • Hunky Dory.
  • Bits n'Bobs.
  • Kerfuffle.
  • Collywobbles.
  • Spend a Penny.


What do Brits say when they are angry?

You often hear Americans say that they are “pissed”, meaning that they are angry or annoyed. British people also use the phrase “pissed off”, which means the same thing.


What do British call Americans?

The shortened form Yank is used as a derogatory, pejorative, playful, or colloquial term for Americans in Britain, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand. The full Yankee may be considered mildly derogatory, depending on the country.

What do Brits call drunk?

Pissed / Pished

Strictly speaking, “pissed” (or “pished” in Scotland) is a swear word and you shouldn't use it in a formal, professional or school context. However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk. If you spend any time in the UK, you will hear it all the time.

What is the most British word to say?

20 of the Most Common British Slang Words
  • Fit (adj) So, in the UK fit doesn't just mean that you go to the gym a lot. ...
  • Loo (noun) ...
  • Dodgy (adj) ...
  • Proper (adj) ...
  • Knackered (adj) ...
  • Quid (noun) ...
  • Skint (noun) ...
  • To Skive (verb) Skiver (noun)


What do British call food?

Munch. A general term for food.

What do they call pants in England?

Trousers (British English), slacks, or pants are an item of clothing worn from the waist to anywhere between the knees and the ankles, covering both legs separately (rather than with cloth extending across both legs as in robes, skirts, and dresses).

What words can't Americans say?

Here are the top 30 words Americans struggle to pronounce
  • affidavit [af-i-dey-vit]
  • almond [ah-muh nd, am-uh nd]
  • beget [bih-get]
  • cache [kash]
  • caramel [kar-uh-muh l, -mel, kahr-muh l]
  • coupon [koo-pon, kyoo-]
  • croissant [French krwah-sahn; English kruh-sahnt]
  • epitome [ih-pit-uh-mee]


What is British slang for crazy person?

Loony/Loopy – A mad or crazy person.

What should you not say to a Brit?

10 Things You Should Never Say To a British Person
  • “I love British accents!” ...
  • “I can do the best British accent.” ...
  • “Oh, you're from London!” ...
  • “Oh, you're from Europe!” ...
  • “Cheers, mate!” ...
  • “My great-grandmother was British!” ...
  • “Ohmaigaaad I could listen to you talk all day.” ...
  • “Do you live in a castle?”


What is a good British insult?

Here are just a few of our favorites, you nutters!
  • Muppet. “Get out of the way, you muppet!” As you could guess, this one is Jim Henson-inspired. ...
  • Trollop. One of the many misogynistic insults for ladies. ...
  • Scrubber. A woman deemed sexually promiscuous. ...
  • Git. ...
  • Chuffer. ...
  • Tosser. ...
  • Sod. ...
  • Slag.


What is poorly in British slang?

If someone is poorly, they are ill. [mainly British, informal] Synonyms: ill, sick, ailing, unwell More Synonyms of poorly.

What is beautiful in British slang?

Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning "good".

How do you say no in British slang?

“Not on your nellie!” / “Not on your life!”

You might already know “Not on your life!” but “Not on your nellie!” (which means the same thing) is typically British English slang.


What is the most said hello in British?

British greetings
  • Lovely to meet you / Lovely to see you. When greeting each other in a formal setting, British people are more likely to describe it as “lovely” to meet someone than “nice”. ...
  • Are you OK? This is a British slang version of “Hello. ...
  • Alright, mate? / Alright? ...
  • Hiya! ...
  • What's the craic?


What is hello in Old English?

The Old English greeting "Ƿes hāl" Hello! Ƿes hāl! -
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