EVER looked at someone funny when they've admired your pants? That's probably because they are Irish and mean they like your trousers. Here are a few more words that we use a little differently...
1. Irish people say: Runners
British people say: Trainers
2. Irish people say: Jumper
British people say: Sweatshirt
We say chipper, you say Chippie. Potato, potatoe.3. Irish people say: Chipper
British people say: Chippie
4. Irish people say: Couch
British people say: Sofa, Settee
5. Irish people say: Shift
British people say: Snog
6. Irish people say: Press
British people say: Cupboard
There are lots of things we could call these lads, but we usually stick with 'the guards'7. Irish people say: Guards
British people say: Police
8. Irish people say: Facecloth
British people say: Flannel
9. Irish people say: Messages
British people say: Shopping
10. Irish people say: Rubber
British people say: Eraser
11. Irish people say: Pants
British people say: Trousers
When we says pants, we mean trousers, but you think we mean undies. Awkward.