Lost In Translation! USA/Canada Vs Australia. Same Stuff Different Words.

    Heading down under anytime soon? To make sure you can get by without the locals stopping, staring and pointing at you, here is a quick reference guide on what you need to call stuff while you're away.

    nathandr
    by nathandr

    Community Contributor

    1.

    Up Here - Thong

    Down Under - G String

    2.

    Up Here - Sidewalk

    Down Under - Footpath

    3.

    Up Here - Backsplash

    Down Under - Splashback

    4.

    Up Here - Hydro Pole

    Down Under - Telegraph Pole

    5.

    Up Here - Drug Store

    Down Under - Pharmacy/Chemist

    6.

    Up Here - Flip Flops

    Down Under - Thongs

    7.

    Up Here - Toque

    Down Under - Beanie

    8.

    Up Here - Trolley/Streetcar

    Down Under - Tram

    9.

    Up Here - Shrimp

    Down Under - Prawns

    10.

    Up Here - Pop/Soda

    Down Under - Soft Drinks

    11.

    Up Here - Trunk

    Down Under - Boot

    12.

    Up Here - Fanny Pack

    Down Under - Bum Bag

    Mind you, there is no excuse for wearing one...

    13.

    Up Here - Jello

    Down Under - Jelly

    14.

    Up Here - Tic Tac Toe

    Down Under - Noughts & Crosses

    15.

    Up Here - Sprite

    Down Under - Lemonade

    16.

    Up Here - Napkin

    Down Under - Serviette

    17.

    Up Here - Cookies

    Down Under - Biscuits

    18.

    Up Here - Bell Peppers

    Down Under - Capsicum

    19.

    Up Here - Cantaloupe

    Down Under - Rockmelon

    20.

    Up Here - Hockey

    Down Under - Ice Hockey

    21.

    Up Here - Raisins

    Down Under - Sultanas

    22.

    Up Here - Ketchup

    Down Under - Tomato Sauce

    23.

    Up Here - Espresso

    Down Under - Short Black

    24.

    Up Here - Cooler

    Down Under - Esky

    25.

    Up Here - Fries

    Down Under - Chips

    26.

    Up Here - Sweater

    Down Under - Jumper

    27.

    Up Here - Tractor Trailer

    Down Under - Semi Trailer

    28.

    Up Here - Line

    Down Under - Queue

    29.

    Up Here - Gas Station

    Down Under - Petrol Station

    30.

    Up Here - Eraser

    Down Under - Rubber

    31.

    Up Here - Washroom

    Down Under - Bathroom/Toilets

    32.

    Up Here - Mailman

    Down Under - Postman

    33.

    Up Here - Scotch Tape

    Down Under - Sticky Tape

    34.

    Up Here - Entree

    Down Under - Main Meal

    35.

    Up Here - Comforter

    Down Under - Doona

    36.

    Up here - Diaper

    Down Under - Nappy

    37.

    Up Here - Slots

    Down Under - Poker Machines

    38.

    Up Here - Pass

    Down Under - Overtake

    39.

    Up Here - Elevators

    Down Under - Lifts

    40.

    So there you go. While not an exhaustive list this will help you get by. Travel safe globetrotters.