Oy, mate. Have you ever gone to Britain and found out the awkward way that some words mean different things there? For example, if you called someone “spunky” across the pond, they’d look at you like you were batty (find out why below). Here are 9 American words that have a very different, very naughty meaning in Britain.
- Trump
What it means in America: The potential next president. What it means in Britain: A fart. As Buzzfeed says, “American people entertaining the notion of ‘President Trump’ is akin to the next British prime minister being called David Fart.” A lot of people think Trump is full of hot air, so it’s actually not that absurd. - Spunky
What it means in America: Feisty; spirited; plucky. What it means in Britain: Covered in semen. So probably not a good idea to refer to your grandma as “spunky” there! - Cop
What it means in America: Police officer. What it means in Britain: To grope, i.e., “cop a feel” of a boob, a willy, or a bum. - Randy
What it means in America: A dude’s name. What it means in Britain: Extremely horny. Randy is randy, baby! - Pants
What it means in America: Trousers. What it means in Britain: Panties, i.e., knickers. So if someone yells on the street, “Put your pants on!” it has an even naughtier meaning. - Fanny
What it means in America: A butt or ass. What it means in Britain: Pussy. - Pull
What it means in America: The opposite of push. What it means in Britain: To kiss (or snog) a stranger. - Knob
What it means in America: A handle of a door or drawer. What it means in Britain: Cock or dick, as in “That guy in the speedo has a massive knob!” - Muff
What it means in America: Something warm you put over your ears. What it means in Britain: A woman’s pubes.
Are you randy for some fanny or knob? Come bring your spunky pants our way, mate!
Check out more American words that have a naughty British meaning here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/