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Index of Americanisms |
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | British-American |
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underground economy | black economy |
underpass | subway (pedestrian walkway under a road, etc.) |
undershirt | vest |
undershorts | short underpants |
unemployment benefits | The JSA or jobseeker's allowance has replaced the old-fashioned term 'unemployment benefit' to avoid giving the impression that unemployment might be beneficial! |
uneven bars (in women's gymnastics) | asymmetric bars |
university graduate | postgraduate |
unlisted (phone) number | ex-directory |
upscale | upmarket |
uptown (see also downtown) | predominantly residential area toward north of city |
utility knife (box cutter) | craft knife, Stanley knife |