ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Pop also in MN and WI.
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Local and regional expressions
- Thread starter Pennyrick
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Pop also in MN and WI.
Yazz
MOgang Member
Lived in Australia for two years. When we first arrived, Son got a school list of required items. (It was a private school with uniforms for all different weather.) On the list was a rubber (took me a while to figure that one out), a jumper (sweater) and a speedo. Poor guy had to take swimming classes.
Yup, they may speak english, but sometimes the same word has a TOTALLY different meaning.
The good thing is some strong Aussie swear words are quaint over here. Only Hubby realizes how pissed/angry I am.
Down here it's coke. As in "What type of coke to you want?"
Oldmanzues
New member
This could be fun.
Carry me to the store...I would like a ride
Lower the radio ... turn it down
British a whole diferent langauge, I say, please check the boot for a new tyre and replace it. I had a wing dinger and ruined one.
or brew up a billy.
Spent a lot time in England TDT during my serrvice career. Knock me up made for a lot interesting moments.
Oldmanzues
Carry me to the store...I would like a ride
Lower the radio ... turn it down
British a whole diferent langauge, I say, please check the boot for a new tyre and replace it. I had a wing dinger and ruined one.
or brew up a billy.
Spent a lot time in England TDT during my serrvice career. Knock me up made for a lot interesting moments.
Oldmanzues
Pennyrick
New member
More strange names
I'm sure our Canadian members could contribute to this list.
When I was growing up....
A napkin was called a serviette
A couch was called a chesterfield
Pants were trousers
Suspenders were braces
A vacation was a holiday
French fries were chips
Chips were crispers
Electricity was Hydro
A wrench was a spanner
An eraser was a rubber
I'm sure our Canadian members could contribute to this list.
When I was growing up....
A napkin was called a serviette
A couch was called a chesterfield
Pants were trousers
Suspenders were braces
A vacation was a holiday
French fries were chips
Chips were crispers
Electricity was Hydro
A wrench was a spanner
An eraser was a rubber
Oldmanzues
New member
I think most of these are also British. My wife was told by her langauge instutor to bring rubber for their field tip, whil stationed in German, Brit insstructor.
A person asking for a napkin in a restuirant over in England would really get a strange look when I was there 30 years ago. How to say this nicely. A napkin is something a man does not need, but a lady might.
Our150 year old + house in German had a bathroom nwith a tub and a water closet. Our German friends said to make sure to ask for a water closet if we needed to use the tiolet. Asking to use a person Bathroom would be a serious breach of conduct
Someboyd mentioned getting in trouble in spanish between different countries. Try Chinesse, mis pronouning the tone can change the meaning from Good Morning to @$%^ you
Oldmanzues
Bob Denman
New member
What did you guys call a "couch"?
My Grandma Matzinger called them, :shocked: "Davenports"... :dontknow:
My Grandma Matzinger called them, :shocked: "Davenports"... :dontknow:
wyliec
New member
I hesitate to post this one that happened this morning.
Bob D,
You might enjoy this one, since you've met my gf before.
When I'm driving, and we are going to stop at a store, I usually ask my gf (when in front of the store)- Do you want me to let you off here? This morning she was driving and we went to Costco; when in front of the store, she said- Do you want me to get you off here? I think it may be an Asian thing? But, I said, we should wait till we get home.
Bob D,
You might enjoy this one, since you've met my gf before.
When I'm driving, and we are going to stop at a store, I usually ask my gf (when in front of the store)- Do you want me to let you off here? This morning she was driving and we went to Costco; when in front of the store, she said- Do you want me to get you off here? I think it may be an Asian thing? But, I said, we should wait till we get home.
Dan McNally
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Bob Denman
New member
That was a VERY kind and generous offer... :lecturef_smilie: Don't be so quick to dismiss it next time!
Bob Denman
New member
Or; it can have anolther meaning...
Two nicely dressed ladies happened to start up a conversation during an endless wait in Los Angeles Airport.The first lady was an arrogant Californian woman married to a wealthy man. The second was a well-mannered elderly woman from the South.
When the conversation centered on whether they had any children, the California woman started by saying, "When my first child was born, my husband built a beautiful mansion for me."
The lady from the South commented, "Well, bless your heart."
The first woman continued, "When my second child was born, my husband bought me a beautiful Mercedes-Benz."
Again, the lady from the South commented, "Well, bless your heart."
The first woman continued, "Then, when my third child was born, my husband bought me this exquisite diamond bracelet."
Yet again, the Southern lady commented, "Well, bless your heart."
The first woman then asked her companion, "What did your husband buy for you when you had your first child?"
"My husband sent me to Charm School," declared the Southern lady.
"Charm School?" the first woman said, amazed, "Oh, my God! What on earth for?"
The Southern lady responded, "Well for example, instead of saying, "Who gives a :cus:?" I learned to say, "Well, bless your heart!"
Two nicely dressed ladies happened to start up a conversation during an endless wait in Los Angeles Airport.The first lady was an arrogant Californian woman married to a wealthy man. The second was a well-mannered elderly woman from the South.
When the conversation centered on whether they had any children, the California woman started by saying, "When my first child was born, my husband built a beautiful mansion for me."
The lady from the South commented, "Well, bless your heart."
The first woman continued, "When my second child was born, my husband bought me a beautiful Mercedes-Benz."
Again, the lady from the South commented, "Well, bless your heart."
The first woman continued, "Then, when my third child was born, my husband bought me this exquisite diamond bracelet."
Yet again, the Southern lady commented, "Well, bless your heart."
The first woman then asked her companion, "What did your husband buy for you when you had your first child?"
"My husband sent me to Charm School," declared the Southern lady.
"Charm School?" the first woman said, amazed, "Oh, my God! What on earth for?"
The Southern lady responded, "Well for example, instead of saying, "Who gives a :cus:?" I learned to say, "Well, bless your heart!"
spydaman60
New member
it was always a grinder for me, up in nh!Or even a "Po' Boy" :thumbup:
Never heard of "Hoagies", until I ended up serving my Collegiate Sentence in Nu Joisey!
Pennyrick
New member
Boston twist
Apparently there have been a number of unexplained deaths of crows in the greater Boston area.
Over 250 crow carcasses have been examined to see if an outbreak of Avian Flu may be in the works.
After the autopsies, it was found the crows died from massive trauma but traces of blue, yellow, green and red substances were discovered on their beaks and wings. Analysis showed this to be paint and was traced back to diesel trucks but no automobiles.
Researchers then noted that crows have a warning system when they gather on the roadways to feast on carrion and road kill. One crow always stands guard while the others eat so that a warning can be called.
Apparently these crows from Boston can say "Caw" but are unable to say 'Truck'.
Apparently there have been a number of unexplained deaths of crows in the greater Boston area.
Over 250 crow carcasses have been examined to see if an outbreak of Avian Flu may be in the works.
After the autopsies, it was found the crows died from massive trauma but traces of blue, yellow, green and red substances were discovered on their beaks and wings. Analysis showed this to be paint and was traced back to diesel trucks but no automobiles.
Researchers then noted that crows have a warning system when they gather on the roadways to feast on carrion and road kill. One crow always stands guard while the others eat so that a warning can be called.
Apparently these crows from Boston can say "Caw" but are unable to say 'Truck'.
Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: :roflblack: :thumbup:
AppleSpyder
New member
We also called them davenports. When we were kids it was always breakfast, dinner, and supper. I was always confused when someone wanted to eat dinner at night...didn't know which meal they were discussing.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I remember davenports. :thumbup:
PrairieSpyder
New member
:roflblack::roflblack::clap::roflblack:
SDM
New member
As a Southern Lady I can appreciate that!!:roflblack:
Joe T.
Member
Same in Texas when I was a kid. Two trade marked words had generic meanings:
"Momma, can I have a coke?"
"What kind do you want?"
"Dr. Pepper."
Also, Kleenex. Kleenex just meant tissue.
Another is the term 'Washateria.' That is what we called a laundromat. Never heard the word laundromat until much older.
Joe T.
Joe T.
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