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Old 12-08-2014, 09:02 AM   #3
Wordsmiff
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Some of these may need confirmation and/or correcting. My knowledge of US terminology is limited to TV and film.


UK: Bum
US: Ass

UK: Tramp
US: Bum

UK Tights
US: Pantyhose

UK: Petrol
US: Gasoline (gas)

UK: Trolley (shopping)
US: Cart

UK: Wank or wank off
US: Jerk or jerk off

UK: Braces
US: Suspenders

UK: Suspenders
US: Garter belt (is this right? Confirmation needed on this one!)

UK: Purse
US: Pocket book

UK: Wallet
US: Billfold

UK: Hospital trolley
US: Gurney

UK: Rubbish
US: Garbage, trash
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