Terminology

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been noticing South African people using words and phrases that are not common in America.  I began to write down these different terms/phrases and I thought that I would share with you all the different terms that I have heard thus far.  The first column is the South African term/phase and the second column is the American equivalence.

costume = swimming suit

biscuit = cookie

petrol station = gas station

pigeon hole = homework cubby

tuck shop = a concession stand where the student can by food for lunch

chips = french fries

sms = text

biltong = beef jerky

braai = barbecuing/grilling

takkies = tennis shoes

toilet = restroom

jersey = sweater or lightweight jacket

cool drink = pop

purse = wallet

handbag = purse

serviette = napkins

robot = stoplight

track pants = sweatpants

pram = baby stroller

trolly = shopping cart

indicator = turn signal in a car

cutlery = silverware

varsity = college

hooter = car horn

dust bin = trash can
boot = trunk of the car

As I continue to hear new words/phrasing, I will include them in the list.