They both speak English, but not necessarily use the same words. For example, British people call trucks "lorries". I think that's the right thing to say as well because I lived in England for few years. Well, anyway, I found some common and funny words which would make you laugh. I took most of the words from the "I hear America Talking", by Stuart Berg Flexner.| BRITISH | AMERICAN |
| Tower Block | High-rise Apartment |
| Booter | Horn, Siren |
| Note | Bill (paper money) |
| Fringe | Bangs (of hair) |
| Graughts | Checkers |
| Caravan | Trailer |
| Track | Tread |
| Cash Desk | Checkout Counter |
| Polka Dots | Chocolate Chips |
| Candy Floss | Cotton Candy |
| Boarding | Billboard |
| Motion | Bowel Movement |
| Accumulator | Battery |
| Fascia (panel) | Dash (board) |
| Cubbyhole | Glove Compartment |
| Pantechnicon | Moving Van |
| Lie-by | Rest Area |
| Verge | Shoulder (of a road) |
| Chucker Out | Bouncer |
| Push Chair | Stroller |
| Wing | Fender |
| Patience | Solitaire (a card game) |
| Sponge Bag | Shaving Kit |
| Braces | Suspenders |
| Spanner | Wrench (tightening tool) |
| Freeway | Turnpike |
| Grabage/Dust bin | Trash Can |
Enjoy!
If you know any other words then please drop them in the comments.
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