Showing posts with label I Speak British. Show all posts
Showing posts with label I Speak British. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

I Speak British Part II

Hey!!! Like I mentioned before I am getting to know some Brits in Italy!! My roomie Lucy was raised in London and my dear friend Vicky is English. Well I've been around them so much I am able to translate these for you now! :)

Councial Dress - The Projects

Fancy Dress - Costume

Jumper - sweater

Take Your Kit Off - Take Off Your Clothes

Chips - Fries

Crisps - Chips

Cuddly Toys - Stuffed Animals

Rub Off the Board - Erase the Board

Uni - College/University

Telli - T.V

Tea - Dinner

Loo - Bathroom

Lift - Elevator

Slag Tag - Tramp Stamp

Cotton Bugs - Q Tips


Mia

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

I Speak British: Part One

This post is long overdue. During my course I was delighted to make five British acquaintances.Through them I have picked up on a few difference between British and American English. (some of this is slang)

single pringle - a single person

nippy noodles - really cold

gerkins - pickles

dropping kids off - to go number two.

make - brand

bum bag - fanny pack

fanny - a vagina

knackered - to be tired

cream crackered - to be hella tired

moobs - man boobs

welly boots - rainboots

trainers - tennis shoes

johnnies - condoms

pants - panties

trousers - pants

to be on - to be on your period.

chav - ghetto

rat arsed- shit faced