What the hell is "candy floss," my Britons??

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🔴 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 **Bonkers for Britishisms: the UK terms Americans have embraced**

Matthew Cantor

_Britons have long argued that Americanisms are “poisoning” or even “killing” their language, but it must be alive and well, since some Americans vent about the opposite; they feel that their compatriots are being a bit twee when they “impersonate an Englishman”._

🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/12/uk-british-terms-america-most-used.

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Bonkers for Britishisms: the UK terms Americans have embraced

Researchers have catalogued the British words and phrases most used in US conversation, sparking delight and frustration

The Guardian

We’re premiering the latest #ThatWordChat episode with special guest Ben Yagoda on YouTube! Dive into Britishisms, language trends, and the journey of English across the pond.

Set your reminder and tune in at 4:30 PM ET: https://bit.ly/ThatWordVideo

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Before you continue to YouTube

What's a biro? Britishisms in Harry book 'Spare,' explained

If you're reading Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' and wondering what a biro is, here's a master list of the schools, nicknames and body parts you need to know.

Los Angeles Times

Ya gotta love the British!

An English friend of mine just came back from an event and informed me that it "was a bit pants to be honest".😂

As an American, I can only assume that being pants isn't a GOOD thing.

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