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wow no one said loo=toilet.

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Quote: from One Two Step at 8:12 pm on Sep. 7, 2009

wow no one said loo=toilet.

Quote: from the seer at 8:11 pm on Sep. 7, 2009


lift = elevator
lue = toilet
fag = cigarette.


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Zed for the letter Z.
Lift for elevator.
Trainers for tennis shoes.
Nappies for diapers.

And here I go again, pretending I know these things.:P

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Trousers are Pants
Pants / Underwear / Knickers are Underwear / panties
Jumper is a Sweater
Vest is an Undershirt
Waistcoat is a Vest
Wellington Boots / Wellies are Galoshes
Mac (slang for Macintosh) is a Rain Coat
Plimsolls are Gym Shoes
Trainers are Sneakers
Dressing Gown is a Robe
Nappy is a Diaper
Swimming costume / Cozzy is a Bathing Suit

Rubber is an Eraser
Holiday is a Vacation
Packed lunch is a Sack lunch/bag lunch
Play Time / Break Time is Recess
Headmaster/mistress/Headteacher is a Principal
Caretaker is a Janitor

Dual carriagewayis a Divided highway
Car park is aParking Lot
Zebra Crossing / Pedestrian Crossing is a Cross Walk
Lollipop Man or Lady is a Crossing Guard
Lorry is a Truck
Estate car is a Station wagon
Petrol is Gas / Gasoline
Pavement is a Sidewalk
Petrol Station is a Gas Station
Skip is a Dumpster
Diversion is a Detour
Lay-by is a Pull-off
Cul-de-sacis a Dead end
Roundabout is a Traffic circle
Fire Engine is a Fire Truck
Phone Box is a Telephone Booth
Overtake is to Pass
Convoy is a Caravan
Caravan is a Trailer

Bonnet is a Hood
Windscreen is a Windshield
Boot is a Trunk
Reversing lights are Back-up lights
Number plate is a License plate
Gear lever is a Gear shift
Exhaust pipe is a Tail pipe / Muffler

Semi-Detached House is a Duplex
Block of flats is an Apartment house/building
First floor is the Second floor
Terraced house is a Town House
Chemist is a Drug Store / Druggist
Surgery is a Doctor's office
Bungalow is a House (one story) / Ranch House
NewsagentNews is an Off license/wine merchant / Liquor store
Bureau de change is Currency exchange
Bill is a Check (restaurant)

Fairy Cake is a Cup Cake
Courgette is a Zucchini
Sweets is Candy
Crisps are Chips
Chips are French Fries
Starter is an Appetizer
Pudding is a Dessert
Jam is Jelly
Jelly is Jell-o
Aubergine is Eggplant
Ice lolly is a Popsicle
Grub / Nosh is Food
Runner beans are Green beans
biscuit is a cookie
candyflossis cotton candy

Tap is a  Faucet
Garden is a Backyard / Yard
Cupboard / wardrobe is a Closet
Curtains are Drapes
Net curtains are Sheers/under drapes
Dustbin is a Trash Can

Postman is a Mailman
Dustman is a Garbage Man

Torch is a Flashlight
Plaster is a Band-Aid
Autumn is Fall
Bank Holiday is a National Holiday
Lift is an Elevator
Trodden on is Stepped on
I'm knackered is I'm Beat
Kip / sleep is a sleep
Nick is to steal

I need a life ..

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