English terminology

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Many English words vary in meaning "across the pond". American English terms often have different meanings from their counterparts in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.


Glossary
term American meaning UK meaning
large vehicle truck lorry
small room that goes up elevator lift
fried potatoes (soft) french fries chips
crispy fried potatoes chips crisps
knocked up made pregnant tapped on door (like "rang up")
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