Americans Favorite British Words

We asked Americans which British words they'd like to export to America

[redsquirrel]

I love the guy who has acquired the practice of apologising to people when he has bumped in to them. That is so British.

[rbecktb]

"my favorite word is knobhead .It sort of sums it all up "
A quote by the great British thinker Karl Pilkington

[davedave]

I remember once using 'blimey' in conversation with an American. When I explained what it meant and its etymology he still didn't get it. Mind you, there was quite a lot he didn't get.

[martintabony]

A "Cat" was the "Cat o' Nine Tails" a whip used for corporal punishment in the Royal Navy.

[keefsmiff]

You are not British until you call your best mate a twatt lol

[mac]

As a Yank married to a Brit and been here for 10 years now I am still amazed by the richness of slang and how much of it goes back to olden times....I heard a phrase the other day “caught red handed” ....didn’t have a clue! I also have to agree with others that the versatility and use of the word “bollocks” is unparalleled by any what the hell does “going ten to the dozen” mean?

[cameronhirtle]

"knackered" and as a football fan the phrase "get in!!" is catchy and addictive as hell.

[mana]

BOLLOCKS!!! Best word and most meaningful too.

[throngcleaver]

My favorite, is "ball ache". "Would you mind picking up something from the store, if it's not too much of a ball ache?"

[claytonskids]

I’m glad some of our words and phrases are travelling to the US since we’ve absorbed so many US terms over here haha.... friends forever 🤗 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[casluvs]

"Bloody hell"
"thats mad that"
"alright mate?"
"you have got to be joking me"

[SuperNoX]

You know you're British when you kill their entire family and they say they're sorry. Kind of like Diet Canadian. I'm British and most of the phrases are totally spot on accurate.

[paulpalmtree]

I am English, and I must confess, I have not quite mastered the English language myself yet. I have been reliably informed that I sound like, the late great actor Terry Thomas, I find this most certainly complimentary. And I feel that I must say, Americans have a wonderful accent, and it goes without saying, are highly respected by myself, and all of my friends, cheers.

[jackbeswick]

It's really weird seeing people being suprised by the words, because I use them everyday

[chrishall]

Can't believe no-one suggested 'Dog's bollocks'.

[busterruff]

I would say to all British people, if you ever get the chance to go on holiday to America, then please do,
as they are all very polite and friendly like in this video,

[largolt]

my favorite is "taking the piss"!

[narutodssunny]

Bloody hell! Is one of my favorite British words.

[kevinfroude]

Wazzock has always been one of my favourite UK words. Pillock is pretty good as well. Both words have similar meanings.

[christopherfairs]

It's not fath, it's faff (at about 1.17)