The British-to-American Dictionary

Freebase Dali · 11-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Unchained Ballad

I assume Americans take it much more harshly?

Yea, most girls consider cunt to be the dirty king of all insults to their gender, and [in serious altercations] they themselves will only use it as a last resort against other females if the frequently used "slut" card does not raise the hackles sufficiently.

As far as guys, I don't normally hear it used much within the confines of the male gender. But because we know its effects, it's our trump insult reserved for women who go above and beyond the pissed-you-off scenario.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 11-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

I can sorta sympathize... I hear an embarrassing number of Americans (mostly see them on the internet, and particularly any place where there are a lot of Brits congregating... like here) speaking in British terminology and mannerisms, down to the spelling. While I really don't care to argue which version of English is the right one or not, I gotta say... I wish people would just stick to what's considered correct in their own country. It annoys me to no end when I hear some jackass who's never even been to Europe putting on some unnecessary show in order to... what, fleetingly make people thing they're not who they are? It can't be easier to speak and act in a way that isn't even native to your continent, much less your own life until you started getting enamored by people who couldn't really give less of a **** about whether you speak their jargon or not.

I guess it's all a personal choice, but I still think it's retarded.

Shape up chap. Don't let em' bother ye. Just tossers, them.

Freebase Dali · 11-03-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

Shape up chap. Don't let em' bother ye. Just tossers, them.

That's getting old.
I was exaggerating when I said it annoys me to no end. I just think it makes people look like douche bags.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 11-03-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

That's getting old.
I was exaggerating when I said it annoys me to no end. I just think it makes people look like douche bags.

Yeah I didn't see the thread was 9 pages long. I imagine that post has been raped by now. Sorry

The Fascinating Turnip · 11-03-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

Yea, most girls consider cunt to be the dirty king of all insults to their gender, and [in serious altercations] they themselves will only use it as a last resort against other females if the frequently used "slut" card does not raise the hackles sufficiently.

As far as guys, I don't normally hear it used much within the confines of the male gender. But because we know its effects, it's our trump insult reserved for women who go above and beyond the pissed-you-off scenario.

Suppose i wouldn't do to well in the US. For me everyone is a cunt at one point or the other I suppose.

333 · 11-03-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Jam=forcefully insert

Aw, I would fail if it werent' for you.

Back on topic, I've heard the term "bring me off" vs. "get me off". It was from an Irish friend, so I don't know if the British use it. Any takers?

jackhammer · 11-03-2010, 04:50 PM

I would probably use Bring but it's not an overly used phrase TBH.

This site should clear up a few phrases:
The Best of British - The American's guide to speaking British...

Freebase Dali · 11-03-2010, 05:25 PM

Speaking of "brilliant"...
I was always under the impression that we Americans almost exclusively used the term brilliant to describe someone who was very intelligent, bordering on genius.

I notice British folks using that term to [what seems like] describe basically anything that's awesome.

Is that just a matter of usage, or do we have two separate de facto definitions?

LoathsomePete · 11-03-2010, 05:29 PM

Brilliant definitely has a more casual application over there at least when I think back on my time over there. I think a bit of it rubbed off on me because I have definitely lowered my standards on what I would deem "brilliant" and it shows in my usage of the word compared to people around me.

Here's one that drove me crazy:

vacuuming (American) = Hoovering (British)

Freebase Dali · 11-03-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Brilliant definitely has a more casual application over there at least when I think back on my time over there. I think a bit of it rubbed off on me because I have definitely lowered my standards on what I would deem "brilliant" and it shows in my usage of the word compared to people around me.

Here's one that drove me crazy:

vacuuming (American) = Hoovering (British)

...BUT NOT ALL VACUUMS ARE HOOVERS!!!! hahaha...

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Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	Speaking of "brilliant"... I was always under the impression that we Americans almost exclusively used the term brilliant to describe someone who was very intelligent, bordering on genius. I notice British folks using that term to [what seems like] describe basically anything that's awesome. Is that just a matter of usage, or do we have two separate de facto definitions?