There are many peculiar differences between British and American terms, from whether you say “holiday” or “vacation”, or “trash” or “trash”, and there are several slang words on both sides of the pond.
MailOnline reporter Alicia Watts took to the streets of New York to test our transatlantic neighbors with popular British phrases.
Americans were left baffled after being quizzed about everyday words used by the British, including “brolly”, “fit”, “out on the pull”, “full of beans” and “snog”.
One man incorrectly thought the term kiss meant “clean up your shows,” while another woman wrongly guessed that “full of beans” meant “full of shit.”
Snogging actually means kissing, and “full of beans” suggests that the person you’re talking about has a lot of energy.
Reporter Alicia Watts took to the streets of New York to test our transatlantic neighbors with popular British slang words
Elsewhere, another person in the US thought that “Bob is your uncle” (implying “it’s done” or “there you go) meant you can “have him however you want”, while one person asked if he was ” related to your boyfriend.” ‘.
Others thought umbrella meant “muscled” or “built,” rather than umbrella, while some thought “give me a tinkle on the blower” was a “kiss on the cheek” or “watering flowers.” Instead, the funny saying means to call someone.
When asked what it means to fit in, one person said “that’s cool, that’s fire,” and another added, “handsome.”
Next, journalist Alicia asked what it means to “take out some girl, probably.”
It comes after a UK man was left baffled after being quizzed about words used by people from the US during a language podcast.
English teacher Sam, from Manchester, co-host of The Bridging Borders podcast, was tested on simpler terms such as “extra” as well as more difficult regional phrases.
Host Veronika Mark, a Russian translator and content creator, began the episode, which was uploaded to YouTube in February and racked up 2,000 views, with “bussin.”
“I’ve definitely heard this,” Sam said weakly. “But I will have to wait until the sentencing.”
One man thought the term kiss meant “clean up your shows,” while another woman assumed “full of beans” meant “full of shit.”
Elsewhere, another American thought “Bob is your uncle” meant you can “have him however you want,” while another asked if he was “related to your boyfriend.”
However, he successfully deduced that it is a term of high praise, especially used for food. However, Veronika added that “anything can be a deal” as it simply implies that something is “amazing” or “really good.”
Next, Sam easily guessed that “amplified” meant “excited” or “exaggerated.” “I think one makes more sense because it’s like an amplifier,” he told Veronika. However, he stumbled slightly over the word “extra.”
“Exaggerated,” he suggested. “Like… you’re giving too much energy or focus to something.”
“Not exactly,” Veronika replied. —Well, I think you were very close. It means dramatic, like attracting attention. His next slang word was “salty.”
“I know this one,” Sam replied. ‘People say the same thing in the UK too. It’s like you’re upset, but it’s a little more than annoying.’ The couple also concluded that it means you’re being “a little childish.”
