June's OT Board Dictionary Launched (was Brittspeak)

[annemehr]

June wrote:

> You clearly need the existence of a recognised authority  we should 
> compile a dictionary for our mutual clarification.  Here's a start:
> 
> Brit             American
> 
> Fag              Cigarette
> Gay man          Fag
> Snout            Cigarette
> Petrol           Gas
> Rubbish          Trash
> Dustbin          Trashcan
> Tights           Pantyhose
> Knickers         Panties
> Pavement         Sidewalk
> Road             Highway
> Motorway         Freeway
> Trousers         Pants
> Pants            Undershorts
> Crisps           Chips
> Chips            Fries
> 
> Those are off the top of my head.  Who's game to continue?

Annemehr's additions:

..Brit.............American
------------------------------
..Vest.............Undershirt
..Biscuit..........Cookie
..Water Closet(WC).Bathroom (it's all in one room --tub,sink, toilet)
..Loo..............Bathroom/Restroom (the latter is a public one)
..Lorry............Truck
..Boot.............Trunk (of a car)
..Jumper...........Sweater 
..Pub..............Bar
..On Holiday.......On Vacation
..Fringe...........Bangs
..Verge............Berm
..Happy Christmas..Merry Christmas
..Braces...........Suspenders
..Public School....Private School
..Chemist..........Drug Store
..Bangers..........Sausages
..Garden...........Yard
..Pudding..........Dessert
..Middle...........Waist
..Queue/Plait......Braid