Who knows what a Curby Grip is? I thought it would be entertaining for you to read some of the words that I have had to re-learn. I few times I have gotten blank stares, but most of them you can figure them out. But some are crazy....like Curby Grip, what is that? :)
American Northern Irish
Hello..................................Hiya
Bye....................................Cheerio
Elevator..............................Lift
Pants..................................Trouser
Undies................................Pants (embarrassed myself a few times with this one)
Thanks...............................Cheers
White Out..........................Tipp Ex
Biscuit................................Bun
Cookie..............................Biscuit
Pop...................................Fizzy Drink
Highway/Interstate.............Motorway
Couch...............................Settee
Sweeper...........................Hoover
Braid................................Plait
Diaper..............................Nappie
Sidewalk..........................Pavements/Foot path
Q-Tips.............................Cotton Wool Buds
Trash...............................Rubbish
Trash Can........................Bin
Trash Bag........................Bin Liner
Bangs..............................Fringe
Bobby Pin.......................Curby Grip
Wallet..............................Purse
Purse...............................Handbag
Hair Tie............................Hair Bobble
Sweater...........................Jumper
Dog leash.........................Lead
Bookbag..........................Rucksack
Stroller.............................Buggy
Shopping Cart..................Trolley
Crock Pot.......................Slow Cooker
Tank Top........................Vest
Swimming Suit.................Swimming Costume
Vest................................Waistcoat
What are you up to? ......Whats the craic?
Uniform..........................Kit
Chips..............................Crisps
Tennis Shoes...................Trainers
Windpants.......................Track Suit Bottoms
Fries...............................Chips
Wheat Bread..................Brown Bread
Line...............................Que
Flu Shot.........................Flu Jab
Pinky.............................Wee Finger
Cell Phone.....................Mobile
Nail Polish.....................Nail Varnish
ATM.............................Bank Machine
Schedule.......................Rota
Pop Can.......................Tin
Semi Truck...................Lorry
I'm sure there is loads more, please comment and share in the fun!!
Just wanted to let you know that I picked out my clothes for tomorrow and I will be wearing trousers with a jumper and wearing my hair in a plait with a hair bobble :)
ReplyDeletePS the "pants" mix up made me giggle!
Haha, wee finger is my favorite :)
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