I've been asked quite a bit recently about the different words we Brits use for stuff. I thought I'd write a blog about it. I'm just randomly throwing things out as I think of them, so I'm bound to miss a lot. If you can think of any more, feel free to add them.
Chips = french fries
Crisps = chips
Biscuits = cookies (when I first came to the states someone told me we were having biscuits and gravy for breakfast and didn't understand why I was so disgusted!)
Scones = biscuits
Jelly = Jello
Jam = jelly
Path or pavement = sidewalk
Petrol = gas
Gas = propane
Tomato sauce = ketchup
Brown sauce = A1
Tart = slut
Slag = whore
Ponce = Playa'
Football = soccer
Rounders = baseball (sort of)
Netball = basketball (again, sort of)
Gearbox = transmission
Telly = Boob Tube
Boob Tube = halter top
"knock me up" = ring someone's door bell or knock on their door.
"give me a ring/bell" = call me on the telephone.
Then we get into the spelling differences -
Tyre = tire
Kerb = curb
Cheque = check
Programme = TV program or show
Colour = color
Favourite = favorite
That's all I can think of at the moment. I'll add more as I recall them.