Britishism
English linguistic quirk
A Britishism is a word, phrase, or usage characteristic of British English rather than American or other varieties: Using "lorry" instead of "truck" is a Britishism.
The term often appears in discussions of transatlantic language differences, noting expressions that sound distinctly British to American ears.
British surprise interjection
- blokeInformal British man
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
- chuffedBritish slang for pleased
- gobsmackedExtremely astonished
gutted · knackered · naff · natter · pukka · quid · skint · snog
Newcastle resident or dialect
- BrummieBirmingham resident or dialect
- MancunianManchester resident or dialect
- GlaswegianPerson from Scotland's largest city
- YorkshireHistoric English county
West Country · Scottish English · RP · accent · regionalism · pronunciation · intonation
Steeped leaf beverage
- cricketChirping legged insect
- monarchyRule by crowned sovereign
- BBCBritish public broadcaster
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
scones · Wimbledon · fish and chips · queuing · understatement · irony · apologising · banter
blimey
British surprise interjection
gobsmacked · gutted · knackered · naff · natter · pukka · quid · skint · snog · sorted
Geordie
Newcastle resident or dialect
- BrummieBirmingham resident or dialect
- MancunianManchester resident or dialect
- GlaswegianPerson from Scotland's largest city
Yorkshire · West Country · Scottish English · RP · accent · regionalism · pronunciation · intonation
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
pub · scones · Wimbledon · fish and chips · queuing · understatement · irony · apologising · banter · pantomime
BritishismAmericanism
US-specific word or phrase
American English · American spelling · Canadianism · Australianism · Indian English