DWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 or even jerry cans? got a handle so could even use it in kettle bell exercises.That's gas can for those of you in America. When you need petro to get from your flat to the pub, never light a match when taking you jerry can out of the boot. Since some of you liked to point out the American English/British English language differences in other threads, thought you might like this:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14201796Funny thing is I find myself using more and more of these nowadays.. I attribute it to talking to you lot on here "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Here's some local ones.Wersh in place of wash. This carries over into variations of wash as well. Washer becomes wersher, Washington becomes Wershington.A while back ago. A redundant phrase meaning an undetermined time in the past.Over there yonder. A redundant phrase meaning over there, or yonder.Ain't got no- a phrase meaning don't have any. Used to avoid sounding pretentious. Best to also avoid words like pretentious.Bell peppers are called mangos for some reason.I'm sure there's more. Oh wait... That should be there are.... My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liver Punch Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I know that both myself and Groinstrike are big Top Gear fans. Aside from boots, bonnets, hoods, and trunks.Gearbox=transmissionSaloon = SedanCar Park = Parking LotWing = FenderEstate = WagonSpanners = WrenchesLorry = Semi (or tractor in the NE)Ariel = AntennaBump Start = Push StartCat's Eyes = Road reflectors/ Bots DotsZebra crossing = crosswalk "A gun is a tool. Like a butcher knife or a harpoon, or uhh... an alligator."― Homer, The Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 From another thread I learned that stabbing someone in the buttcheek is called a duking. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Zebra crossing = crosswalkWe've also got toucan, pelican, puffin and pegasus crossings too From another thread I learned that stabbing someone in the buttcheek is called a duking.Never used that one before "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 That's what Derwentbob called it. Maybe I'm missing context or something. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Could be a regional thing "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liver Punch Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Could be a regional thingOr perhaps you've never stabbed anyone in the butt? "A gun is a tool. Like a butcher knife or a harpoon, or uhh... an alligator."― Homer, The Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Reminds me of an ICP song. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Could be a regional thingOr perhaps you've never stabbed anyone in the butt?That must be it. Next time I stab someone, I'll let you all know which term comes to mind. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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