Her in the UK we know that you call the boot a trunk and a bumper (fender) but its great to read other names like dead pedal (foot rest). Anyone care to add to the list, US or UK.....Education is a great thing. :smile: :smile:

 

>>Her in the UK we know that you call the boot a trunk and a bumper (fender) but its great to read other names like dead pedal (foot rest). Anyone care to add to the list, US or UK.....Education is a great thing. :smile: :smile:

That's "eddikashun" in the US.

 

>>Her in the UK we know that you call the boot a trunk and a bumper (fender) but its great to read other names like dead pedal (foot rest). Anyone care to add to the list, US or UK.....Education is a great thing. :smile: :smile:

Bonnet is called a hood here in the U.S.

Funniest thing that happened to me when in the U.K. is at hotel I was staying at a woman came to my door and asked me, "Beggin' your pardon sir but what time would you like to be knocked up?"

"Well hell, I have some free time right now!" (Internal dialogue, I didn't say it out loud) She was cute and who can turn down that accent? :smile:

I love England. (really!)

-Jim

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>>>>Her in the UK we know that you call the boot a trunk and a bumper (fender) but its great to read other names like dead pedal (foot rest). Anyone care to add to the list, US or UK.....Education is a great thing. :smile: :smile:
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>>Bonnet is called a hood here in the U.S.
>>
>>Funniest thing that happened to me when in the U.K. is at hotel I was staying at a woman came to my door and asked me what time I'd like to be knocked up in the morning.
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>>"Well hell, I have some free time right now!" (Internal dialogue, I didn't say it out loud) She was cute and who can turn down that accent?
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>>I love England.
>>
>>-Jim

Just mention your American fanny pack in a pub. Hilarity ensues.

 

How about pissed = angry vs pissed = drunk. Both do come up often in casual conversation.

 

My old TR3 had a hood, bonnet, and boot, but in 'merica it was top, hood, and trunk

 

.... and everybody needs a good set of spanners ... just don't drop one in the tank when you're checking the petrol ...

 

D'oh you beat me on the petrol and spanners 8ball.

Don't forget windscreen, wing mirrors, and gearbox! Petrol sounds better too, especially since we're catching up to the UK price wise...

 

Keep your pecker up.= Keep your chin up.

Silly moo. = Stupid cow.

He's a real Kevin. = Dork.

Then there's all the cockney rhyming slang.

 

I started compiling a list a while ago...

ENGLISH = AMERICAN ...

accelerator = gas pedal
aerial = antenna
amber = yellow (traffic light)
artic. = semi, tractor trailer, 18-wheeler
bonnet = hood
boot = trunk
bulkhead = firewall
caravan = camper, trailer
car park = parking lot
cat’s eyes = road reflectors
cul-de-sac = dead end
damper = shock absorber
demister = defogger
dipped = low beam
diversion = detour
drive shaft = half shaft or axle shaft
dual carriageway = divided highway
earth = ground
estate = station wagon
excess = deductible (insurance)
fascia = dashboard
flyover = overpass
gallon not equal to gallon!
gearbox = transmission
gear lever = gear shift
give way = yield
hand brake = parking brake
hire car = rental car
hood = convertible top
hoot = honk
indicators = turn signals
juggernaut = semi, tractor trailer, 18-wheeler
jump leads = jumper cables
junction = exit
lay-by = rest stop
level crossing = grade crossing
lollypop lady/man = crossing guard
lorry = truck
main beam = high beam
manual = standard, stick-shift
mileometer = odometer
mole wrench = vice grips
monocoque = unibody
motoryway = freeway
nearside = nearest the curb – slow lane or passenger side
nose = front of car
number plate = license plate
offside = drivers side (furthest from the curb)
pavement = sidewalk
pelican crossing = crosswalk
pile-up = wreck
pinking = knocking or pinging
prang = fender bender
prop shaft = drive shaft
petrol = gasoline
puncture = flat
rev counter = tachometer
reversing lights = back-up lights
roundabout = rotary, traffic circle
saloon = sedan
side lights = parking lights
silencer = muffler
sill = rocker panel
slip road = off ramp, on ramp
soft top = convertible
spanner = wrench
split pin = cotter pin
spring washer = lock washer
sump = oil pan
tarmac = asphalt, pavement, black top
tickover = idle
top up = fill up
tow bar = hitch
traffic light = stop light
tyre = tire
Van = delivery truck
wheel nut = lug nut
windscreen = windshield
wing = fender
write-off = totaled
zebra crossing = crosswalk

 

wow Keith - I think you might have covered them all. The motoring ones at least. When I lived in the UK, many times I had the debate over "tarmac," "pavement," and "sidewalk." Tricky!
Non car related, one time I wanted to change my work clothes (a skirt) into something warmer for going out. So I told my English friends, "I'm going inside to put some pants on." They were all shocked as they thought I was going "underware-less" all day long! Brrr...That would be a little drafty in the UK winter! I now say, "trousers" rather than "pants!"

 

Thank you very much indeed, Keith. Is it only in France that they call speed bumps "sleeping policeman"?

 

>>
>>Never forget Aluminum and Aluoomineeeum either! :smile:
>>

Or Ah-Dee-Dhas...

Rocketboy_X

 

We had a friend in from Britain who thought got a chuckel from a rather funny road sign (to Brits):

"Park and Ride"

Doesn't quite mean "Carpool Parking lot..."

But "parking" and "riding" can sure be done together (even in a MINI if you're limber).

 

>>Non car related, one time I wanted to change my work clothes (a skirt) into something warmer for going out. So I told my English friends, "I'm going inside to put some pants on." They were all shocked as they thought I was going "underware-less" all day long! Brrr...That would be a little drafty in the UK winter! I now say, "trousers" rather than "pants!"

>> "Pants are what Americans call "Underwear"

 

....By the way, are there any more English now living in the U.S. on this site? There must be!

 

>>Thank you very much indeed, Keith. Is it only in France that they call speed bumps "sleeping policeman"?

First time I heard it was from a Jamaican.

BTW, what's with all the "whizzing" in your signature? Not very sanitary, I say.

 

>>
>> ....By the way, are there any more English now living in the U.S. on this site? There must be!

My family came over in the 1750s. Does that count?

 

>>>>
>>>> ....By the way, are there any more English now living in the U.S. on this site? There must be!
>>
>>My family came over in the 1750s. Does that count?
>>
>>

>> Sure does, so you've got me baet by a couple of centuries, mine came over in the 1970's.

 

>>I started compiling a list a while ago...
>>
>>ENGLISH = AMERICAN ...
>>
>>accelerator = gas pedal

>>zebra crossing = crosswalk

Great list but you forgot

Torch = Flashlight

 

Here's a funny one from Ireland for you.


I was once necking/making out with a cute girl from Ireland. She explained to me that what we were doing was known as 'Shifting' in Ireland. I thought that was quite funny but I did want to know what gear we were in.

 

i was in scotland and a gentleman asked my if he could score a ***. not my business... but he just wanted a cig.

***= cigarette

 

>>>>>>
>>>>>> ....By the way, are there any more English now living in the U.S. on this site? There must be!
>>>>
>>>>My family came over in the 1750s. Does that count?
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>>> Sure does, so you've got me baet by a couple of centuries, mine came over in the 1970's.

Actually I have to confess I am actually Fr*nch. My family arrived in England on holiday in 1066 and stayed on for 700 years before moving on to the States.



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ENGLISH = AMERICAN

Quid = Buck (as in dollar)
Emulsion = Paint
Bloke = Dude

...and don't forget that "pants" can be a derogatory expression as well, used to express disgust or dislike:

"I don't like Dodge Neons, they're pants!"
"Ohhh, that bloke is pants!"

R

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There is a small store and tavern not too far from my house called, "******'s Corner." I'm sure the English would enjoy that name.