British Vs. American
In American English it's "elevator," but what is it called in British English?
Lift
This word sounds like "PRAISE" (to express approval) but it refers to animals that hunt other animals for food.
Preys
When pronounced one way, this word means "to shed tears"; pronounced another way, it means "to rip fabric."
TEAR
Shirt • Pants • Jacket • Helmet
Helmet
TL;DR
Too Long; Didn't read
Use to summarize a long message in a sentence or two.
Americans call it a "truck," but what do the British call this vehicle?
Lorry
This word sounds like CORE (center) but it means a military group.
CORPS
This homograph has three different meanings depending on pronunciation: a stringed musical instrument, a currency, and a unit of weight.
POUND
Pyramid • Circle • Triangle • Square •
Pyramid
SMH
Answer: Shaking my head
Use to show disbelief or disappointment.
In America, they call it "underwear" but in British English, they say...
Pants
This word sounds like BALL but means to cry loudly.
BAWL
This word has two pronunciations - one refers to something that moves air, and the other describes an enthusiastic admirer.
FAN
Toothbrush • Mailbox • Runway • Football
Runway
GTG
Got to go
Use when you need to leave a chat or conversation.
“GTG—my next meeting starts now.”
In American English, BOOT in footwear! in British English, it means...
Boot (UK: car trunk)
This word sounds like PHASE (stage or step in a process) but means: to disturb someone's composure
FAZE
This word can be pronounced to mean "a part of a plant" or "a division of a company."
BRANCH
Synthesize • Analyze • Evaluate • Enumerate
Enumerate
ICYDK
ICYMI
In case you didn’t know
Use when sharing a fact or reminder someone might have missed.
“ICYDK, the project deadline was moved to Friday.”
In British English, Biscuit is a sweet cookie! In American English, it's ...
savory bread
This word sounds like REEK (smell bad) but means: to inflict pain or cause CHAOS.
WREAK
This word can be pronounced three different ways: one refers to a small object, another to PRECISE, and a third to a point of time.
Minute
Melancholic • Despondent • Woeful • Apathetic
Apathetic
NBD
No big deal
Use to downplay something.
“Sorry for the late reply—NBD!”