Differences in terms in English and American culture
PEOPLE
British English | American English |
| Girl / Lass | Girl |
| Boy / Lad | Boy |
| Man / Bloke / Chap/Gentleman / Guy / | Man / Guy |
| Policeman / Bobby/Copper | Cop |
| Postman | Postal Worker / Mailman / Mail Carrier |
| Dustman | Garbage Man |
| Friend / Pal / Chum/Mate / Buddy | Friend / Buddy |
| Cashier | Teller |
| Lollypop Man | Crossing Guard |
| Guard (railway) | Conductor |
| Solicitor | Lawyer/attorney |
| Caretaker/porter | Janitor |
| Nutter | Crazy Person |
| Mum / Mummy / Mom, Mother | Mom, Mommy, Mother, Ma |
CLOTHES
| British English | American English |
| Trousers | Pants |
| Pants / Underwear / Knickers | Underwear / panties |
| briefs/underpants | shorts/jockey shorts |
| Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey | Sweater |
| Pinafore Dress | Jumper |
| Vest | Undershirt |
| Waistcoat | Vest |
| Wellington Boots / Wellies | Galoshes |
| Mac (slang for Macintosh) | Rain Coat |
| Plimsolls | Gym Shoes |
| Trainers | Sneakers |
| Braces | Suspenders |
| Suspenders | Holds up stockings |
| Dressing Gown | Robe |
| Nappy | Diaper |
| Pinny / Apron | Apron |
| Polo Neck | Turtle Neck |
| Dressing Gown | Bath Robe |
| Swimming costume / Cozzy | Bathing Suit |
| Dungarees | Overalls |
| dressing-gown | bathrobe |
| bootlace/shoelace | shoestring |
| bowler/hard hat | derby |
PEOPLE
British English | American English |
| Girl / Lass | Girl |
| Boy / Lad | Boy |
| Man / Bloke / Chap/ Gentleman / Guy / | Man / Guy |
| Policeman / Bobby/ Copper | Cop |
| Postman | Postal Worker / Mailman / Mail Carrier |
| Dustman | Garbage Man |
| Friend / Pal / Chum/ Mate / Buddy | Friend / Buddy |
| Cashier | Teller |
| Lollypop Man | Crossing Guard |
| Guard (railway) | Conductor |
| Solicitor | Lawyer/attorney |
| Caretaker/porter | Janitor |
| Nutter | Crazy Person |
| Mum / Mummy / Mom, Mother | Mom, Mommy, Mother, Ma |
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