on 10-04-2015 12:58 PM
Okay.
I'm assuming it is okay to post about the different names of everyday things.
I couldn't remember what the Australians call a valance. It's a pelmet. I just learned that one last year.
What else?
Trunk-boot
cilantro-coriander
Pullover sweater- jumper?
undershirt-vest?
cookie-bikkie?
Do you call potato chips-crisps?
We call rubber sandals-thongs in California. lol. Weirdly enough, we call those string undies, thongs, too. It can get confusing.
I once told a Scottish friend that she could borrow my thongs, if she wanted to go to the pool. She gave me a look of horror.
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on 17-04-2015 06:54 AM
Hi TCM--most schools here have strict uniform rules.
Some of the teachers look like they are going to the beach
after school hours and come to work already dressed for it...................................Richo.
on 10-04-2015 01:03 PM
We call a valance a valance. It's like a skirt that covers up legs on a bed or a table.
on 10-04-2015 01:05 PM
What triggered the poofing?
I had two crumpets for a late tea this arvo........bonzer tucker
on 10-04-2015 01:08 PM
We call potato chips- chips.
Undershirt might be singlet, a vest is usually worn over other garments.
We call rubber thongs- thongs, New Zealanders call them jandles.
on 10-04-2015 01:09 PM
Crisps is an English name, Aussies call them potato chips or just chippies (which is also what we call carpenters)
on 10-04-2015 01:10 PM
@tcmsecretuseid wrote:Okay.
I'm assuming it is okay to post about the different names of everyday things.
I couldn't remember what the Australians call a valance. It's a pelmet. I just learned that one last year.
What else?
Trunk-boot
cilantro-coriander
Pullover sweater- jumper?
undershirt-vest?
cookie-bikkie?
Do you call potato chips-crisps?
We call rubber sandals-thongs in California. lol. Weirdly enough, we call those string undies, thongs, too. It can get confusing.
I once told a Scottish friend that she could borrow my thongs, if she wanted to go to the pool. She gave me a look of horror.
rubber sandals-thongs
Yes, these are thongs
string undies are usually called Gstrings 😄
We call potato chips, chips or crisps.
And we call french fries potato chips.
Jumpers, pullovers, sweaters, windcheater, all variations of long sleeved outer garments for upper body.
Undershirt could be singlet, vest, tshirt, spencer, skivvy, depends on the style and season :D:D
on 10-04-2015 01:13 PM
suspenders-------braces
french fries--------chips
I remember fondly going to a fish and chip shop........two bob's worth of hot, greasy chips, and a couple of pieces of Flake..........wrapped up in yesterday's Geelong Addy. More bonzer tucker.......
on 10-04-2015 01:16 PM
I'll take the easy way out, lol
They have more. They did a part 2.
on 10-04-2015 01:16 PM
But if you visit do NOT get suckered in by scallops in NSW. They are cheap skates and batter a bit a spud and sell it as a scallop. Only in the Southern states will you get scallops from the ocean sold as scallops. :D:D
on 10-04-2015 01:19 PM
Bag or handbag = purse
Our purse is a little thing (wallet) that you just keep money and cards in.