Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
brilliant:
cool
brolly:
umbrella
bubble and squeak:
cabbage and potatoes fried together
builder:
construction worker
bum:
butt
candy floss:
cotton candy
caravan:
trailer
car boot sale:
temporary flea market, often for charity
car park:
parking lot
cashpoint:
ATM
casualty:
emergency room
cat's eyes:
road reflectors
ceilidh
(KAY-lee): informal evening of song and folk fun (Scottish and Irish)
cheap and cheerful:
budget but adequate
cheap and nasty:
cheap and bad quality
cheers:
good-bye or thanks; also a toast
chemist:
pharmacist
chicory:
endive
chippie:
fish-and-chip shop; carpenter (see also “joiner”)
chips:
French fries
chock-a-block:
jam-packed
chuffed:
pleased
cider:
alcoholic apple cider
clearway:
road where you can't stop
coach:
long-distance bus
concession:
discounted admission
concs
(pronounced “conks”): short for “concession”
cos:
romaine lettuce
cot:
baby crib
cotton buds:
Q-tips
council estate:
public housing
