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post #106 of 113
7/17/10 at 1:06pm
I have a friend that says "innit?" a lot. Shortened version of "isn't it?" Used in the same way people tease Canadians about saying "eh?" Not sure how he picked that up.
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post #107 of 113
7/17/10 at 6:42pm
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Originally Posted by BRMC_doves View Post
My favourite at the moment is saying "Innit?" instead of "isn't it?"
I use "innit" a lot: "I'll have a coffee with hot milk in it innit." Lear
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post #108 of 113
7/17/10 at 8:22pm
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I picked up the usage of "cheers" and "reckon" from some Australian friends I have. I'm southern, and "reckon" is normal here, but I had always strictly avoided it due to its, shall we say, redneck connotations.

+ 1

I use reckon a lot which my wife will tolerate because it is packaged in the whole Aussie accent but she still cringes when other Texans use the word.

Meanwhile, I get irked when she say 'you and me' instead of 'you and I'.
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post #109 of 113
7/17/10 at 9:20pm
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I still have a hard time believing it when people tell me bugger is such a bad word in te Uk
Not in Oz!
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post #110 of 113
7/18/10 at 1:15am
It should be noted that the expression "gone missing" has become a common part of the American vernacular over the last few years, at least since the Natalee Holloway disappearance.
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post #111 of 113
7/18/10 at 1:47pm
The "American" Slang that you UK people use is outdated. I could have a conversation with u not even understanding what I was talking about.
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post #112 of 113
7/18/10 at 5:10pm
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The "American" Slang that you UK people use is outdated. I could have a conversation with u not even understanding what I was talking about.

ditto.

fire away.
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post #113 of 113
7/19/10 at 4:54am
its funny how many 'english' terms i didnt even realise were english.

i now understand why americans often confuse me for english.
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