UK Word |
US Translation |
| Scones | A Dessert -- Kind of Like An Ice Cream Cone on a Plate |
| Scrumpy | A Very Alcoholic Drink |
| Sherbet | Pixy Stix |
| Shop | Just About Any Kind of Store |
| Silencer | Car Muffler |
| Skipping Rope | Jump Rope |
| Smart | Well Dressed |
| Snogging | Kissing |
| Solicitor | A Lawyer Who Deals with Out of Court Cases -- see Barrister |
| Sorbet | Sherbet |
| Sorted | Resolve a Problem / Get Something Done ("Get It Sorted") |
| Spanner | A Dullard, Geek or Nerd -- also, A Wrench |
| Spotted Dick | A Dessert -- Suet, Flour, Sugar and Raisins (Spots) Served w/Custard |
| Squash | A Drink Like Lemonade -- also, A Sport |
| Squiffy | Slightly Drunk |
| Stone | 14 Lbs By Weight |
| Surgery | Consultation with a Doctor or Dentist -- also, Their Office |
| Suspenders | Garters |
| Sussed | Figured Something Out ("Got It Sussed") |
| Sweets | Candy |
| Table (A Proposal) | Very Confusing -- Bring Up for Discussion, NOT Set to the Side |
| Tart Up | Put on Make-Up, or "Dress Up" |
| Till | Cash Register |
| Toilet | Rest Room |
| Torch | Flashlight |
| Towels | Tampons |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
| Trolley | Shopping Cart |
| Trousers | Pants |
| TV License | Something you buy every year to support BBC (about 100 GBP) |
| Tyre | Automobile Tire |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Wazzock | Fool or Idiot |
| Wellies | Rubber Boots |
| Windscreen | Windshield |
| Yard | Patio |
| Zebra Crossing | Crosswalk |
| Zed | The Letter "Z" |
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[Hits Since 01/24/99 10:00 GMT -- {or, English Style, 24/01/99}]
[Hits Since 01/24/99 10:00 GMT -- {or, English
Style, 24/01/99}]