We speak the same language, Brits and Americans. Yet, there are so many words that have different meanings between the two countries. This can be incredibly amusing and confusing. Here's a look at some of the different ways they are defined, depending on whether you speak British English or American English.
1. Biscuits.
In America:
A southern comfort food, normally served with chicken and gravy or with jelly.
In England:
A cookie.
2. Pound.
In America:
The pesky things that you're always trying to lose, especially around the holidays.
In England:
The freaking currency.
3. Lift
In America:
The action of picking something up.
In England:
An elevator.
4. Football.
In America:
A very popular sport played with a brown pigskin where people run around the field and tackle each other.
In England:
A very popular sport played with a black and white round ball where people run around the field kicking said ball.
5. Queue.
In America:
Used generally when using a computer, such as when documents are waiting to be printed.
In England:
A line of people, often referred to as "queuing."
6. Wardrobe.
In America: 
A way to describe all of the clothing that you own or to describe one's clothing style.
In England:
A closet.
7. Holiday.
In America:
Christmas! Easter! Thanksgiving!
In England:
Any time off from work or school.
8. Pudding.
In America:
A jelly-like substance that is sweet and often made with dry powder and milk
In England:
Any dessert.
9. Chips.
In America:
Fried, crunchy snack foods that come in a bag, typically of the corn and potato variety.
In England:
French fries, typically eaten with fried fish or vinegar. Or both.
10. Bangers.
In America:
A funky way to spell Miley Cyrus' 2013 album.
In England:
Sausage. Typically enjoyed with mash -- as in mashed potatoes.
11. Toilet.
In America:
The metal or ceramic latrine where you dispose of waste.
In England:
A way to describe the entire restroom area.
12. Flat.
In America:
An adjective used to describe surfaces.
In England:
An apartment.
13. Jumper.
In America:
A certain type of dress.
In England:
A sweater.
14. Cheers.
In America:
A phrase typically exchanged when making toasts.
In England:
The most frequently heard phrase, used to say hello, goodbye, thank you, and everything in between!
15. Uni.
In America:
A Latin word to say "one" such as unibrow, or unicellular.
In England:
A university.
Many of the words in the English language are pretty similar. Besides driving on the opposite side of the road, using different outlets, and always drinking tea, Brits and Americans are very similar. However, it's still easy to get confused. When in doubt, just say cheers!
