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Funny words that are different in England: What we call it- what the British call it Hood- Bonnet Trunk- Boot Bangs- Fringes Sho...

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Funny words that are different in England:

What we call it- what the British call it

Hood- Bonnet

Trunk- Boot

Bangs- Fringes

Shoes- Trainers

Sweaters- Jumpers

cell phone- mobile

call- ring

blanket- duvet

bathroom- toilet or lou

sidewalk- pavement

call- ring

line- que

til- the cash register

Trash can- bin

trash- rubbish or litter

Hiya!- Hi

Byeya- Bye

Yous- For you guys

Dear, Love- terms of endearment by the elderly

Miss- what anyone young calls a female of authority

Sir- what anyone young calls a male of authority

Some British Phrases are:

I can't be bother (to do this or that)- which basically means they are to lazy to do it You all right?- Instead of saying How are you?

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