British English equivalent of these American English words.

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Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 03:38 on 7th June 2010 I thought it might be fun to name an American word and it's British equivalent. A couple of my favorites are: Pacifier = Dummy (In American a dummy is, well, an idiot. Lol) Vacation = Holiday (In America Holiday usually refers to Christmas, Easter, etc) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 03:43 on 7th June 2010 Cookies=biscuits or how about... I'm going to call you=I'm going to ring you cell phone=mobile phone nail polish=nail varnish My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 03:48 on 7th June 2010 Good ones, Krissy. How about: French fries = Chips Potato Chips = Crisps My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ruth Gregory Posts: 8072 Joined: 25th Jul 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 04:39 on 7th June 2010 Lads (boys) Pram (stroller or carriage) Dustbin (trash can or garbage can) Bin bags (trash bags) Fag (cigarette) Whilst (while) Boot (car trunk) Windscreen (windshield) Bonnet (car hood) Spelt (spelled) Pinch or nick (steal) Pillock (idiot) Gob (mouth) Jumper (sweater) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 05:10 on 7th June 2010 Push chair = Stroller Garden = Yard Bonnet = Hood Boot = Trunk Randy = Excited in a, well you know what kind of way ;) Lorry = Truck Vest = Undershirt Braces = Suspenders Suspenders = Attached to a woman's garter Trousers = Pants Serviette = Napkins Napkins = Ladies stuff ;) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ruth Gregory Posts: 8072 Joined: 25th Jul 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 05:11 on 7th June 2010 Hi Sue!! Loo - toilet Bring and buy - rummage sale Barman - bartender Petrol - gasoline Fancy - like or desire My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 18:33 on 9th June 2010 Interstate highway = motorway sidewalk = pavement bus = coach arugula = rocket zucchini = courgette dress = frock pantyhose/stockings = tights My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 22:10 on 9th June 2010 eggplant = aubergine dessert = pudding My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ruth Gregory Posts: 8072 Joined: 25th Jul 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 14:46 on 7th August 2010 Hose pipe = hose Peckish = hungry My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 15:37 on 7th August 2010 Line = Queue My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions