BritSpeak

American - British Dictionary

American Word        Britons Say

F

Fall                   Autumn

Faucet                 Tap

Feeble-minded          Dotty

Fellow                 Bloke, Chap

Fire (verb)            Sack

Fish Store             Fishmongers'

Fit (verb)             In the UK the past tense of Fit is Fitted

Flashlight             Torch

Fourteen Pounds        One stone

French Fries           Chips

Fruit Store            Fruiterers'

G

Garage sale            Jumble sale, boot sale

Garbage Bag            Bin liner

Garbage Can            Bin

Garbageman             Dustman

Garter Belt            Suspenders

Gas                    Petrol

Gas heater             Gas fire

Gelatin                Jelly

Glasses                Bins, Specs

Go away                Naff off, sod off

Golden raisins         Sultanas


Gotten                 Got.   This one deserves a special mention. "Gotten"is NEVER used in the UK!   

Grade                  Form

Granola                Muesli

Ground Beef            Mince

Gutter                 Gully

Guy                    Bloke, Chap

H

Ham                    Gammon

Hamburger bun          Bap

Hardware store         Ironmongers'

Healthfood             Wholefood

Heater (gas)           Gas fire

Heater (electric)      Electric fire

Hedge                  Hedgerow

Highrise               Tower block

Highway                Carriageway, Motorway

Hood                   Bonnet

Hooligan               Yob, Yobbo

Horse Chestnut         Conker

Hung (executed)        Hanged

Hungry                 Peckish

I

Inclusive              All-in

Instruction            Tuition

Intermission           Interval

Interrogate            Vet

Investigate            Vet

J

Jail                   Gaol

Jelly                  Jam

Juice Concentrate      Squash

K

Kerosene               Paraffin

L

Ladybug                Ladybird

Lady's room            Ladies'

Lawyer                 Barrister, Solicitor

Leash                  Lead

Lemonade               Non-carbonated beverage

License plate          Number plate

Like (verb)            Fancy

Line                   Queue

Lineup                 Identity parade

Liquor store           Off licence

Living room            Lounge

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