Wednesday, April 05, 2006

UK English v US English

Yes - another post were I am musing about something completely random but nontheless, interesting. Will I think so anyway. OK, today's subject is about the different words for a particular meaning or object depending to where you live - America or Blighty. There are loads, so please feel free to email me any others. Here's some for starters:

UK US
Pavement Sidewalk
Fortnight Two weeks
Bum bag Fanny pack
Holiday Vacation
Mobile phone Cell phone
Motorway Freeway
Telly TV
Tramp Bum

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