October 19, 2012

Popular Britishisms Used by Americans


In a follow-up to an article on Britishisms in American English, the BBC has published a list of 30 British words and phrases that have appeared in the United States and Canada.

Pop on over to the BBC and see which of the words you have heard or use.

From queue to proper to loo and mate, you'll find some words that have found circulation beyond Monty Python and Downtown Abbey.

Read more on the Story Crest Blog.

Click here to see the list, and here to see the original article.

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