words used in the usa that have different meanings in the uk

words used in the usa that have different meanings in the uk

1. Biscuit – US: Cookie; UK: Small, savory baked good
2. Chips – US: French fries; UK: Crisps
3. Fanny – US: Buttocks; UK: lady front area
4. Pants – US: Trousers; UK: Underwear
5. Sweater – US: Knit shirt; UK: Jumper
6. Trunk – US: Car boot; UK: Suitcase
7. Tap – US: Faucet; UK: Spigot
8. Bonnet – US: Hood of a car; UK: Hat or cap
9. Banger – US: Firecracker; UK: Sausage
10. Boot – US: Trunk of a car; UK : Shoe

11. Lift – US : Elevator ;UK : A ride in a car
12. Torch –US : Flashlight ;UK : A stick with burning material at the top
13. Chips –US : French fries ;UK : Potato crisps
14. Fag –US : Cigarette ;UK : Slang for homosexual male
15. Football –US : American football ;UK : Soccer

16. Lorry –US : Truck ;UK : Large goods vehicle
17. Nappy –US : Diaper ;UK : Baby’s cloth diaper
18. Petrol –US : Gasoline ;UK : Fuel for cars and other vehicles
19. Post –US : Mail ;UK : Pillar or fence post
20. Queue –US : Line up ;UK : A line of people waiting for something