The Jargon File

So we thought it best to keep a running list of
new and odd British English words and sayings,
party for non-Brits and your entertainment.

Aa...

Bb...
Bin - garbage/trash can
Bless you - you poor thing [sometimes it can be thank you]
Brilliant - everything is brilliant

Cc...


Dd...
Diary - planner/datebook

Ee...

Ff...
Folder - file folder
Folder - duo-tang
Folder - ring binder [only comes with 2 or 4 rings, not 3 like in Canada]
Folder - file pocket

Gg...

Hh...

Ii...

Jj...
Jotter - lined note book
Jumper - a pullover sweater or sweatshirt

Kk...

Ll...
Lift - elevator
Lorry - tuck, small like a pick up not an 18 wheeler

Mm...
Mac - raincoat or slicker

Nn...

Oo...
Over the road - up the street/down the street [all depends on where you are standing]

Pp...
Plimsolls - slip-on tennis shoes

Qq...

Rr...
Rota - rotation scheduled

Ss...
Sugar paper - Construction paper
Surgeon - doctor/dentist

Tt...
Tannoy - public address [p.a. system]

Uu...

Vv...

Ww...

Xx...

Y... 
You al'right? - How are you?

Zz...