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NextImg:Can You Guess What Word British People Use For These Everyday Items?

For people who claim to speak "English," the Brits sure do talk funny. In fact, you may be surprised to learn just how many differences there are between British English and real, proper English.

The Babylon Bee has compiled the following helpful guide to the unique terms for things used by those Limeys across the pond:

Real word: Soccer

British word: Football

Real word: Faucet

British word: Dribble Spigot of Windsor

Real word: Donald Trump

British word: Boris Johnson

Real word: Diaper

British word: Crinkly Bum Parcel

Real word: Shopping Cart

British word: Lord Edmund Pusherton

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Real word: Prayer

British word: Crime

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Real word: British Airways

British word: Airways

Real word: French Fries

British word: Sceptered Spud Batons

Real word: Toothpaste

British word: What?

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Real word: MacBook

British word: Lord Type-ity

Real word: God

British word: Allah

By learning the terms listed above, you'll be able to understand and communicate with British people in no time. What other funny British terms have you heard? Throw them in the comments below. Or, as the Brits would say, "Lob ‘em in the ol' listy knickers."

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