Monday, August 1, 2022

Americanisms



 US - UK

Americanism - political system promoting America

bangs (hair) - fringes

cop - policeman/policewoman (old fashioned word, bobby)

Jello - jelly

Kleenex - tissues/paper hankies

new kid on the block - newcomer

parking lot - car park

restroom - toilet/loo

soccer - football

umbrella - brolly


UK - US

Americanism - American English

brolly - umbrella

car park - parking lot

football - soccer

Fringe (hair) - bangs

jelly - Jello

newcomer - new kid on the block

tissues/paper hankies - Kleenex

toilet/loo (bathroom) - restroom


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