Here you are, a summary of the differences:
British
(Nottingham)
|
American
(Los Angeles)
|
biscuit
|
cookie
|
plaster
|
band aid
|
crisps
|
chips
|
chips
|
French Fries
|
football
|
soccer
|
trainers
|
sneakers
|
jumper
|
sweater
|
trousers
|
pants
|
pants
|
underpants
|
mobile phone
|
cell phone
|
So ‘chips’ means long, thin piece of potato (French Fries) in England but a small, flat piece of fried food in the USA.
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