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Brit vs. Yank Slang


Glasseye

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In the UK a "rubber" is an eraser and an "eraser" a term used in very posh schools.

It is not unusual for students to ask female teachers in the UK "miss, have you got a rubber I can borrow?".

or

"Miss, this old rubber of yours you lent me has been well used, but it still does the job - thanks".

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Although not slang,I do get infuriated with certain pronunciations which I have seen on American cookery programmes ie  Basil, Oregano and herbs all mispronounced.

And there is an "in herbs" maybe not in France

Just a minor grumble. 

 

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22 hours ago, coxyhog said:

The Brits call Americans "Septics"....cockney rhyming slang,septic tank meaning Yank.

No offence meant to my American friends....

 

No offense taken. In fact I love it.

I think the slang (word) was once band from another past much loved forum.

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On 6/26/2024 at 3:24 PM, Glasseye said:

 

No offense taken. In fact I love it.

I think the slang (word) was once band from another past much loved forum.

Spelling error....    banned

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