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IrishEyes

(3,275 posts) Thu Dec 22, 2016, 10:30 PM Dec 2016

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There are so many interesting differences in language between the UK and the USA.

For instance, in the United Kingdom, a slang term for "fart" is "trump".

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There are so many interesting differences in language between the UK and the USA. (Original Post) IrishEyes Dec 2016 OP

I miss pubs. Their fav word over there would get me banned here NightWatcher Dec 2016 #1

And I understand that 'Johnson' means 'prick' in America LeftishBrit Dec 2016 #2

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NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

1. I miss pubs. Their fav word over there would get me banned here

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Thu Dec 22, 2016, 11:11 PM

Dec 2016

Worked with some fun and crazy young Irish and English law enforcement super pros and man they enjoyed ripping up the pubs.

LeftishBrit

(41,205 posts)

2. And I understand that 'Johnson' means 'prick' in America

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Sun Dec 25, 2016, 10:58 AM

Dec 2016

So when our Foreign Secretary meets the Unspeakable, a prick meets a fart...

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