Global Lingo Thread

[holli4pirating]

Though I am from the States, there are a number of BBC shows that I quite enjoy, so I like to think I have a bit more exposure to British language than other's from the States. That said, I played a game with a bunch of friends that revolved around fill-in-the-blank with British expressions and there was a TON of stuff that I'd never heard. Most that I still remember are dating-related, like sharking or pulling.

Perhaps someone could suggest a topic and throw out some associated slang and we could compare and contrast for each topic?

[Quick Orange]

Though I am from the States, there are a number of BBC shows that I quite enjoy, so I like to think I have a bit more exposure to British language than other's from the States. That said, I played a game with a bunch of friends that revolved around fill-in-the-blank with British expressions and there was a TON of stuff that I'd never heard. Most that I still remember are dating-related, like sharking or pulling.

Perhaps someone could suggest a topic and throw out some associated slang and we could compare and contrast for each topic?

I agree. A lot of slang or different expressions don't always dawn on me as being different. A big one here though is most people refer to most sugary carbonated beverages as coke, then differentiate as to brand. Other places say soda, others pop...it's all coke to me.

[JMS]

I'd like to know what team Jimbo roots for.

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My friend Jimbo is an upstanding citizen of the world Sir! How dare you question his character!!
If you have any doubts, you should read this thread in its entirety!
http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...ving-wise.html

[nun2sharp]

concerning JMS post about jimbos character, that was just too damn good!