Fun article at the BBC website about the rise of British in America.
"In the UK, the use of Americanisms is seen as a sign that culture is going to hell."
The Britishisation of American English
There appears to be little that irks a British language pedant more than Americanisms entering the British vocabulary. But it is also happening the other way round.
6 Replies to “Fun article at the BBC website about the rise of British in America. ”
Still waiting for "piss take" and "taking the piss" to become popular.
As if.
Still waiting for "piss take" and "taking the piss" to become popular.
As if.
Makes you wonder how they can survive without these essential examples of british!! 😉
Makes you wonder how they can survive without these essential examples of british!! 😉
Those wankers are scrumping our slang, mate.
Those wankers are scrumping our slang, mate.