Fuzzy English

So we of course knew coming in to our move that the British/Scottish have different words for the same things as we have.  Fish and chips vs fish with fries, car boot versus trunk, etc.  But each day we're here we learn new words.  Some are not wholly different, some might be offensive in the US and some US words end up being offensive in the UK, and some seemingly innocent words, mean something totally different here.  I've compiled a preliminary list of words that we've encountered thus far.  Enjoy!

US Word	UK (Scotland) Equivalent
FOOD/EATING/RESTAURANT
Chip	Crisp
Cookie	Biscuit
Fries (freedom fries)	Chips
Pickles	Cucumbers with dill or gherkin
Zucchini	Courgette
Arugula	Rocket
Cilantro	Coriander
Scallion	Spring onion
Eggplant	Aubergine
Sausage	Banger ("bangers & mash")
Mashed potatoes	Mash
Turnips (rutabaga)	Neeps (scottish), swede
Squash	Gourd
Potatoes	Tatties
Baked potato	Jacket potato
Shrimp	Prawns
Ground meat	Minced meat
Fish sticks	Fish fingers
Toasted sandwich	Toastie
Soft bread roll	Bap
Skim milk	Skimmed milk
Heavy cream	Double cream
Sour cream	Soured cream or crème fraiche
Shredded cheese	Grated cheese
Broil	Grill
Dinner/supper	Tea (tea time, High tea)
Late lunch	Tea
Snack	Tea
Appetizer	Starter
Dessert course	Pudding
Takeout	Takeaway or carry out
Silverware/flatware	Cutlery
Water	Tap water or still water
Carbonated water	Sparkling water
Soda	Soft drink, fizzy drink, carbonated drink
Coffee	American coffee
Scotch	Whiskey
Frosting	Icing
Cotton candy	Candy floss
Cupcake	Fairy cake
Popsicle	Lolly
Hard candy	Boiled sweets
Candy apple	Toffee apple
M&Ms	Smarties
Lollipop	Sucker
Jell-o	Jelly
Powdered sugar	Icing sugar
HOUSEHOLD
Apartment	Flat
Living room	Lounge
Armoire/Closet	Wardrobe
Bedspread	Counterpane or Bedspread; NB: Duvet is more common bed covering used
Sunroom	Conservatory
Bathroom Restroom (public) Half Bath/Powder room (no shower/tub)	Washroom (with a tub) Toilet (public)/Loo (no tub) Water Closet
Washcloth	Flannel or facecloth
Stove/cook-top	Hob
Stove	Cooker
Tap/faucet	Tap/spigot
Dish soap	Washing up soap
Dish towel	Tea towel
Kitchen roll	Paper towels
Saran wrap	Cling film
Aluminum [foil]	Aluminium
Carpet	Carpet, Rug
Picnic Blanket	Rug (picnic rug)
Backyard/front yard	Garden
Community garden	Allotment
Trash	Rubbish
Trashcan	Rubbish bin
Wastebasket	Dustbin
Doorbell	Doorchime
Mail	Post
Zip code	Postal code
Address	House number
Mail box/letter slot	Letter box
To telephone or call	Ring
Busy tone	Engaged signal
TV	Telly
Wrench	Spanner
Ground (electrical), grounded	Earth, earthed
Flashlight	Torch
Scotch tape	Sticky tape or sellotape (brand)
Glue	Gum
Christmas Lights	Fairy lights
BABY/CHILDREN
Diaper	Nappy
Stroller	Pushchair/pram/buggy
Crib/infant bed	Cot
Bassinette	Moses basket
Carseat	Carrier
Sippy cup	Beaker
Daycare (in places of business)	Crèche
Daycare (school format. Day-long)	Nursery
Pacifier	Dummy
Junior High (private/tuition based)	Prep School
High School (tuition/private)	Public School/Independent School
Public School (non tuition)	State school
College	Uni (university)
Pencil eraser	Rubber
Math	Maths
GI Joe	Action Man
Stuffed animal	Cuddly toy, soft toy
Cooties	Lurgi
Backpack	Rucksack
Mom	Mum
Toddlers (wee ones)	Tots
DRIVING
ON THE ROAD
Highway/freeway	Motorway
Outside lane	Inside lane
Inside lane	Outside lane
Parking lot	Car park
Stop light	Traffic light
Yellow light	Amber light
Rotary	Roundabout (in place of 4-way stops)
Median	Central reservation
Speed bump	Hump, sleeping policeman
Crosswalk	Zebra crossing
Detour	Diversion
Student driver	Learner
Overpass	Flyover
Gas	Petrol
Garage	Filling station
Parking garage	Multi-storey [garage]
Yield	Give way
Divided highway (as with a median)	Dual carriageway
Downtown	City centre
Main street	High street
Traffic jam	Tailback
Counterclockwise	Anticlockwise
Rest area	Lay-by
IN THE CAR
Sedan	Saloon car
Hatchback (4-door station wagon)	5-door, estate car
Camper/RV	Caravan
Trunk	Boot
Blinker	Indicator
Car horn	Hooter
Hood	Bonnet
License plate	Number plate
Muffler	Silencer
Windshield	Windscreen
Side-view mirrors	Wing mirrors
Gearshift	Gear-lever
Transmission	Gear box
SHOPPING/CLOTHING
A store	A shop
Custom-made	Bespoke
Upscale	Upmarket
Off-the-rack	Off-the-peg
Elevator	Lift
Cash register	Till
ATM	Cashpoint
Shopping cart	Trolley
Pick up (pick up or delivery)	Collect
Shipped	Dispatched
Line (form or wait in- to pay)n. or v.	Queue  (n. or v.)
Discount (ie senior or student)	Concession
Sewing/fabric section	Haberdashery
Rainboots	Wellies
Running/athletic shoes	Trainers
Sweatshirt/sweater/pullover	Jumper
Parka	Anorak
Tanktop or sleeveless undershirt	Vest
Vest	Waistcoat
Undergarments	Smalls
Panties	Knickers
Underwear/boxers	Pants
Pants	Trousers
Scarf	Muffler
Purse	Handbag
Coin purse	Purse
Zipper	Zip
MISCELLANEOUS
SPORTS
Playing (sports) field	Pitch
Track & Field	Athletics
Football	American Football
Soccer	Football (footie)
PEOPLE/WORK
Officer/patrolman/policeman/cop	Constable, bobby, copper
Accounting	Accountancy
Attorney	Solicitor
Man/Guy/Dude	Bloke
Breakroom	Restroom
Layoff	(Made-) Redundant
Appointment book	Diary
White-out	Tipp-ex
Checking account	Current account
Vacationer	Holidaymaker
Vacation	Holiday
Roundtrip	Return
Rent[al]	Hire or let
AROUND TOWN/OUT & ABOUT
Trash dumpster	Skip
Garbage truck	Dustcart
Dump/landfill	Tip
the "projects"	Council housing
Sketchy	Dodgy
Laundromat	Launderette
Carnival	Funfair
2nd floor	1st floor
1st floor	Ground floor
Sidewalk	Foot path
Creek	Burn
Lady bug	Ladybird
Cell phone	Mobile
Toll-free number	Freephone
Phone booth/payphone	Phonebox
Subway	Tube/underground
BEAUTY
Bangs	Fringe
Bobby pin	Kirby grip
Nail polish	Nail varnish
OTHER
Aisle	Gangway
Billboard	Hoarding
Duffel bag	Hold-all
Z (the letter)	zed
Period (.)	Full stop
MEDICAL
ER	A&E (accident & emergency)
Doctor's office (also dentist's)	Surgery
Tylenol (acetaminophen)	Paracetamol
Mono-[nucleosis]	Glandular fever
q-tip	Cotton buds
Cotton ball	Cotton wool
Band-aid	[sticky] Plaster
Pharmacist	Chemist