Different Words Meaning the Same Thing - Canada & UK

A vibrant illustration depicting a split scene of Canada and the UK, highlighting cultural differences in language with words like 'purse' and 'handbag', 'cookie' and 'biscuit', and other playful elements.

Canada vs UK: Words with Different Meanings

Test your knowledge of the differences between Canadian and UK English with our fun quiz! Discover how everyday words can vary across these two English-speaking regions.

  • Learn new vocabulary
  • Enhance your understanding of cultural language differences
  • Challenge yourself and have fun!
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ExploringWord12
Chris get your GITCH (CA) off the table.
Elbows
Underwear
Socks
Feet
Stan can you find the SPANNER (UK)? What would Canadian’s call it?
Wrench
Screwdriver
Hammer
Saw
Caroline would never wear a BUMBAG (UK). What would Canadian’s call it?
Sweat pants
Granny pants
Fanny Pack
Low riders
Nick can you get me a MICKEY (CA) for the party? What’s a Mickey in Canada??
Mouse
Case of Beer
Small bottle of alcohol
Bottle of wine
Jonathan & Ann. Use CILANTRO (CA) in many dishes. What would it be called in the UK.?
Parsley
Coriander
Mint
Basil
Linda bought a beautiful PURSE (UK) from Dawson’s. What would we call it in Canada?
Wallet
Shopping Bag
Handbag
Fanny Pack
Ella takes a RUCKSACK (UK) to school. What do the Canadian kids take?
Hacky Sack
Briefcase
Backpack
Gladstone Bag
In Canada I would offer you a COOKIE (CA). What’s it called in the UK?
Biscuit
Crisps
Sweet
Pudding
Do you have a LILO (UK) in your house? What is it?
Lazy Boy Chair
Air Mattress
Sofa
Day Bed
Most Canadian’s wear a TOQUE (CA) in the winter. What’s another name for it?
Socks
Hat
Shoes
Coat
None of us live in a TOWN HOUSE (CA). What are they called in the UK?
Terraced House
Condo
Duplex
Flat
What is a KLEENEX (CA) called in the UK?
Paper Towel
Tissue
Napkin
Book
Meaning of CUT THE CRACKLE (UK).
Be quiet
Stop Moving
Stop Staring
Cut up the pork
If you are offered Yorkshire CRISPS (UK). What are they called in Canada?
Fries
Yorkshire Pudding
Potato Chips
Biscuits and Gravy
When Babette went to Germany she bought a pair of LAUFSCHUHE. What do we call them in Canada and the UK?
Trainers
Running Shoes
High heel Shoes
Ballet Slippers
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