10 words that have different meanings in the US and the UK

• There are a number of terms that have one meaning in America and another in the United Kingdom. 
• The British refer to a pencil eraser as a 'rubber', whereas in the United States it's another term for a condom.
• It is helpful to learn these phrases before traveling between the U.S. and the U.K., so to avoid miscommunication and potential embarrassment. 

English is English, right? Not exactly. Even though Americans share the same language as those in Great Britain, words that commonly mean one thing here can mean something completely different across the pond — and vice-versa. Avoid potential embarrassment by getting a handle on these tricky linguistic twists.

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Bird

In the United States a bird is, well, an animal with feathers that tweets. In England, however, a bird is often used to describe a young female, similar to the way young women are referred to as "chicks" in the America. Be wary of calling your boss's daughter a bird, however; some Britons consider the term to be derogatory.

Geezer

Here in America the word "geezer" is a derogatory term often paired with "old" to describe an elderly (and often eccentric) old man. In Great Britain, the word "geezer" is a slang term given to a regular man, and is often used the same way Americans refer to young guys as "dudes."

Boot

If a Londoner tells you he locked something in his boot, you may look at him quizzically. Yet, don't be alarmed: While in America a boot is a type of footwear, in England, the term is used to refer to a trunk of a car.