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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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underpass

subway (pedestrian walkway under road)

undershirt

vest

undershorts

short underpants

unemployment benefits

The JSA or jobseeker's allowance has replaced the old-fashioned term 'unemployment benefit' which gave the impression that unemployment might be beneficial!

university graduate

postgraduate

unlisted (phone) number

ex-directory

upscale

upmarket

uptown (see also downtown)

predominantly residential area toward north of city

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