American english is very different than UK english! May-May, Gip, Mia and Papa, please find below a few new terms to brush up on before your visits!....
Diapers = Nappies
Stroller = Pram or Buggy
Shopping cart = Trolley
Line/wait = Que
Watch = Mind
Bathingsuit = Swimming costume (this is one i will never get used to)
Afternoon snack = High tea
Question = Query
Babysitter = Child minder
Nanny = Daily helper
Soccer = Football (i know we have reviewed this but the girls are really sticklers on this one. they will correct you everytime!)
Bathroom = Loo
Nice = Brilliant
Tired = Knackered
Drunk = Pissed
Beer = Pint
Coffee = Americano
to be continued...
For those familiar with this strange form of English, please chime in!
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2 comments:
Here's another one for you:a cigarette is called a"FAG".
Love
Mia
Okay Michelle, ask the girls would I be called a child minder, or a daily helper???
Love Patti
ps, don't they use the word Lovely alot too??
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