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Those who have been following the British english, might
find some difference in the terms used in American english.
The following list is an attempt to make you familiar
with some very commonly used words in day to day life.
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General Words |
Food Related Words
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Indian
Words |
American
Words |
Indian
Words |
American
Words |
| Chemist/ Medical store |
Drugstore/ pharmacy |
Cold drink |
Soda |
| Good name |
First name |
Soda |
Club Soda |
| Family name/ Surname |
Last name |
Curd |
Yogurt |
| Fagging |
Smoking |
Filter coffee |
Brewed coffee |
| Pram |
Stroller |
Nescafe |
Instant coffee |
| Two-in-One |
Boom box |
Milk powder |
Cream |
| Transistor |
Radio |
Corn Flour |
Corn Starch |
| Cell |
Battery |
Toffee |
Candy |
| Torch |
Flashlight |
Biscuit |
Cookies |
| Rubber |
Eraser |
Finger chips |
French fries |
| Fag/cigarette |
Smoke |
Groundnuts |
Peanuts |
| Condom |
Rubber |
Brown bread |
Wheat bread |
| Photograph/ snap |
Picture |
Jelly |
Gelatin |
| Drawing pins |
Push pins |
Grill |
Broil |
| Gum |
Glue |
Jug |
Pitcher |
| Goggles |
Sunglasses |
Bill |
Check |
| STD/ Trunk call |
Long distance call |
Cup |
Mug |
| Current |
Electricity |
Tongue Cleaner |
Tongue Scraper |
| Rs. 10 Note |
$10 Bill |
Drinks without ice |
Drinks with no ice |
| Posting letter |
Mailing letter |
Tinned food |
Canned food |
| Fainted |
Passed out |
Mixee |
Mixer |
| Vomit / puke |
Throw up |
Education
Related Words |
| Telephone Directory |
Phone book |
Indian
Words |
American
Words |
| Engage Tone |
Busy Tone |
College/ university |
School |
| Cross Connection |
Noise |
School |
High school |
| Cinema/ Talkies |
Movie theater |
1st class/ standard |
1st grade |
| Picture |
Movie |
Bunking classes |
Skip classes |
| Football |
Soccer |
Invigilator |
Proctor |
| Rugby |
Football |
Canteen |
Cafeteria |
| Beggar |
Panhandler |
Z (Alphabet) |
Zee (pronounced) |
| Dustbin |
Trash can |
Passed out |
Graduated |
| Waste |
Trash |
Mathematics |
Math |
| Pin Code |
Zip Code |
Full Stop |
Period |
| Queue |
Line |
Clothing
Related Words |
| Tyre punctures |
Flat Tire |
Indian
Words |
American
Words |
| Hotel |
Restaurant |
Gallus |
Suspenders |
| Town Side |
Down Town |
Petticoat |
Slip |
| Shopping Complex |
Mall |
Tights |
Pantyhose |
Housing
Related Words |
Vest |
Under shirt |
Indian
Words |
American
Words |
Waistcoat |
Vest |
| Flat |
Apartment |
Swimming costume |
Swim suit |
| Bathroom |
Washroom |
Vegetables
Related Words |
| Toilet/ Loo |
Restroom |
Indian
Words |
American
Words |
| Lift |
Elevator |
Brinjal |
Eggplant |
| Garden |
Yard |
Lady fingers |
Okra |
| Center Table |
Coffee Table |
Coriander |
Cilantro |
| Drawing Room |
Living Room |
Capsicum |
Bell Pepper |
Driving
Related Words |
Generally
used words |
Indian
Words |
American
Words |
American
Words |
Indian
Meaning |
| Petrol Pump |
Gas station |
Airhead |
a stupid person |
| Petrol |
Gas |
Con |
Cheat |
| Diesel |
Fuel |
Cop |
Policeman |
| Dickey of car |
Trunk of car |
Kicks |
Enjoyment |
| Bonnet of car |
Hood of car |
Neat |
Good |
| Footpath/Pavement |
Sidewalk |
Later |
Bye |
| Horn |
Honk |
Straight |
Honest |
| Zebra Crossing |
Pedestrian Crosswalk |
Wheels |
Car |
| Crossroad |
4-Way road |
Dynamite |
Powerful |
| Tram |
Streetcar |
On the rocks |
Drinks with ice |
| Motorcycle |
Motor bike |
Buck |
Money |
| Cycle |
Bike |
Blown away |
Greatly impressed |
| Highways |
Freeways |
Cut the crap |
Get to the point |
| Taking lift |
Getting ride |
Face-off |
Confront |
| Lorry |
Truck |
Mellow out |
Calm down |
| punctures |
Flat tire |
Hang loose |
Relax |
| Crossroad |
Cross street |
Hit the sack |
Go to bed |
| Stepeny |
Spare Tyre |
Chill |
Calm down |
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Raincheck sale deal? If you go to buy something which
is on sale, and is sold out, then you may ask for a
"raincheck" and get the item later at the
sale price. |
