Creeping Americanization and English er ation..

Andy @ Allerton · November 9, 2014

This still is going on and I've noticed not just one way - there are some English words (cars for instance) that are making their way over there. You might argue that some Americans have used 'Car' to denote an 'Automobile' for years but usually when mentioned I heard Automobile or Auto used - whereas I've heard several instances where I've heard a few English words on American shows - proof that words are going back and forth or that the writer is English (or American)

Are there any English words that you use in America that are 'new' (There used to be an American version and you use the English one) - if you're American (And not an ex-pat) and are there any American words you use in Britain (and also aren't ex-US)

There are some pretty obvious ones - heard many British people using 'Guy' or 'Guys' to denote a person or a group of people of either sex. I've also heard 'Elevator' when people are talking about a lift. And, as mentioned, I've heard Car used more in American series' where a decade back you wouldn't hear it (or I didn't notice it)

Any other examples of words going back and forth that are in 'normal' use over what might have been used previously?

Kvarme Ate My Food · November 9, 2014

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