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List of American English words not used in British English

List of American English words not used in British English

See also main article: American and British English Differences

American British
blindersblinkers
busy signal engaged tone
canolaoilseed rape
carriagepram
checkersdraughts
checking accountcurrent account
cotton candy candy floss
dinercafe
dumpster skip
eggplantaubergine
fallautumn
fanny pack
( N.B. : Fanny is British slang for vagina.)
bum bag
faucettap
flashlighttorch
garter beltssuspenders
gasolinepetrol
green thumbgreen fingers
mathmaths
normalcynormality
pantyhosetights
strollerpushchair
tic-tac-toenoughts and crosses
traffic circleroundabout
turn signal indicator
undershirtvest

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