Nobby's Easy Translator - Page 2

U-15 · 01-18-15, 10:49 AM

[QUOTE=Eichhornchen;2279537]@ Sailor Steve: noted. I'm not sure what it's called on a loco but it certainly is called a funnel on a ship, as you say. Perhaps August or someone knowledgeable about railways (railroads... there's another one) could set us straight. I've a funny feeling, however, that it is called a chimney. I'll go and check out that thread now myself...

Eichhornchen

On a steam locomotive, the chimney is referred to as a chimney on UK railways, and as already noted a smokestack on US railroads.

Have being a steam enthusiast since I was a toddler, and I have never heard or read of a chimney referred to as anything else on this side of the Atlantic.

Eichhörnchen · 01-18-15, 10:51 AM

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Black Country to Rest of World

Bostin (S) has two meanings

As a verb or adverb (my English aye that good), it means an immediate urge for; as in "Bostin for a pint"
As an adjective it means great etc; as in "That was a bostin pint"

Sorry, Chum: don't think colloquialisms can be counted, charming as they are...

Thanks for the gen. on use of "chimney": noted.

Sailor Steve · 01-18-15, 10:54 AM

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As a verb or adverb (my English aye that good), it means an immediate urge for; as in "Bostin for a pint"

I'm not up on current slang, but when I was younger the oft-used word was "jones" - "I've got a jones for some pizza."

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As an adjective it means great etc; as in "That was a bostin pint"

Again, back in the sixties the surfer culture used two words for the same meaning - "boss" and "bitchin'"

Tango589 · 01-18-15, 10:57 AM

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Also on your car/auto, we Yanks call the part that goes over your head the "roof". I'm told you Brits call it the "hood", which can get a little confusing.

One word of advice, though. It you are a British man visiting the USofA never, ever, EVER tell a woman you'll come 'round tomorrow and knock her up.

We both call the bit of the car that goes over your head the 'roof'. The 'bonett' is what you call the 'hood', the lid that covers the engine.

U-15 · 01-18-15, 11:03 AM

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Sorry, Chum: don't think colloquialisms can be counted, charming as they are...

You wait till the Black Country gets its independence from the UK, and then it will have to be considered as a national tongue

Eichhörnchen · 01-18-15, 11:07 AM

Joefour · 01-18-15, 11:08 AM

To add to the subject of self-relief areas, we also use the term restroom, usually if it's in a business.

We also use both terms, tap and faucet.

The important thing to remember is not to "get your knickers in a twist".
Don't sweat it!

U-15 · 01-18-15, 11:19 AM

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History is on our side.
Button Gwinnett, a signatory to the American Declaration of Independence, lived in Wolverhampton from 1755-1762, whence he and his wife emigrated to America.

Eichhörnchen · 01-18-15, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

We both call the bit of the car that goes over your head the 'roof'. The 'bonett' is what you call the 'hood', the lid that covers the engine.

In the UK only a retractable/collapsible soft-top on an auto is referred to as a hood; it remains now for you guys in the US to let me know what you call it...

Schroeder · 01-18-15, 11:25 AM

Not sure about this but isn't a semi also a purely US term for a big truck or do the Brits use the term as well?

Rockstar · 01-18-15, 11:28 AM

This might be nitpicking

U.S. wrench U.K. spanner

where Im from there are several common types of wrench. The 'spanner' used to uncouple fire hoses or tighten suction hoses. The 'adjustable spanner' or simply 'adjustable' is the preferred tool of women and sissies. There is the 'box' and 'open end' used by men, real mechanics and expert know-it alls and the plumbers 'monkey wrench'.

Tango589 · 01-18-15, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Not sure about this but isn't a semi also a purely US term for a big truck or do the Brits use the term as well?

In Britain a 'semi' is slang for something else entirely...

Eichhörnchen · 01-18-15, 11:31 AM

@ Schroeder: "semi-trailer" = articulated lorry in UK. Noted with thanks

Garion · 01-18-15, 11:35 AM

US Fanny = Butt, bottom etc
UK Fanny Ladies front bum

US Rubber = Condom
UK Rubber = eraser

US FAG = Homosexual Male
UK FAG = Cigarette

I'll get my coat

Cheers

Gary

Eichhörnchen · 01-18-15, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

This might be nitpicking

U.S. wrench U.K. spanner

where Im from there are several common types of wrench. The 'spanner' used to uncouple fire hoses or tighten suction hoses. The 'adjustable spanner' or simply 'adjustable' is the preferred tool of women and sissies. There is the 'box' and 'open end' used by men, real mechanics and expert know-it alls and the plumbers 'monkey wrench'.

You can start a thread all about spanners if you want to: I've got enough on my hands right here...

01-18-15, 10:49 AM	#16
U-15 Soundman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cannock Posts: 146 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=Eichhornchen;2279537]@ Sailor Steve: noted. I'm not sure what it's called on a loco but it certainly is called a funnel on a ship, as you say. Perhaps August or someone knowledgeable about railways (railroads... there's another one) could set us straight. I've a funny feeling, however, that it is called a chimney. I'll go and check out that thread now myself... Eichhornchen On a steam locomotive, the chimney is referred to as a chimney on UK railways, and as already noted a smokestack on US railroads. Have being a steam enthusiast since I was a toddler, and I have never heard or read of a chimney referred to as anything else on this side of the Atlantic. __________________ I hope they're still open, I'm bostin for a pint of Banks's U-15 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

01-18-15, 11:08 AM	#22
Joefour Engineer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: At periscope depth in the Puget Sound Posts: 215 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	Lavatory To add to the subject of self-relief areas, we also use the term restroom, usually if it's in a business. We also use both terms, tap and faucet. The important thing to remember is not to "get your knickers in a twist". Don't sweat it! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]U-Boote: Churchills Alptraum. Los geht's! "I love the smell of burning oil slicks in the morning. It smells like...Victory!"

01-18-15, 11:25 AM	#25
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Not sure about this but isn't a semi also a purely US term for a big truck or do the Brits use the term as well? __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

01-18-15, 11:07 AM	#21
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,408 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0

01-18-15, 11:28 AM	#26
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This might be nitpicking U.S. wrench U.K. spanner where Im from there are several common types of wrench. The 'spanner' used to uncouple fire hoses or tighten suction hoses. The 'adjustable spanner' or simply 'adjustable' is the preferred tool of women and sissies. There is the 'box' and 'open end' used by men, real mechanics and expert know-it alls and the plumbers 'monkey wrench'.

01-18-15, 11:31 AM	#28
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,408 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	@ Schroeder: "semi-trailer" = articulated lorry in UK. Noted with thanks

01-18-15, 11:35 AM	#29
Garion Commander Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	US Fanny = Butt, bottom etc UK Fanny Ladies front bum US Rubber = Condom UK Rubber = eraser US FAG = Homosexual Male UK FAG = Cigarette I'll get my coat Cheers Gary