What do British call condoms?

The origin of the term 'Johnnie' dates back to 17th century Britain, when people started referring to condom packages as “John Milles” or “Johnny Mills”. People did this in honour of John Milles, who ran an apothecary shop in London and sold condoms.

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What is the British name for condoms?

In North America condoms are also commonly known as prophylactics, or rubbers. In Britain they may be called French letters or rubber johnnies.

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What do Aussies call condoms?

/ (ˈfræŋə) / noun. Australian slang a condom.

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Do British people say eraser or rubber?

Eraser is used in American English. Rubber is used in. British English.

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What do British people call eraser?

Here's something else for Americans to be aware of: did you know that an eraser is called a rubber in Britain? A good British Mum makes sure her children go to school with a rubber in their pencil case.

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What do Americans call Durex?

A Durex is a condom.

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What does minge mean in the UK?

noun. /mɪndʒ/ /mɪndʒ/ (British English, taboo, slang) ​the female sex organs or pubic hair.

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What is the British word for suitcase?

baggage ​Definitions and Synonyms ​‌

​mainly Americanthe suitcases, bags etc in which you carry your possessions when you travel. The usual British word is luggage.

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What is a rubber in English slang?

A rubber is a condom. [US, informal]

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What is the American word for bin?

bin | American Dictionary

Br A bin is also a trash can.

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What is a hottie in Australian slang?

hottie (plural hotties) (slang, Australia, New Zealand, now rare) Synonym of hotshot. (slang, originally Australia) A physically or sexually attractive person.

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Do Aussies say undies?

"Knickers" can also refer to male underwear, while the word panties generally refers only to female underwear. In Australia, male underpants are often referred to as "undies", although the word can also refer to panties.

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What does a pom mean in Australia?

pom. A British person, especially one from England. (Originally applied to an immigrant from the British Isles.) The word pom has its origin in wordplay. An early, derisory term for an immigrant in Australia was the rhyming slang jimmygrant (sometimes written as Jimmy Grant), recorded in 1844.

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What is Durex in England?

Durex is a brand of condoms and personal lubricants owned by the British company Reckitt Benckiser. It was initially developed in London under the purview of the London Rubber Company and British Latex Products Ltd, where it was manufactured between 1932 and 1994.

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Do people in the UK use condoms?

Nearly half (49 percent) of the British public don't always use a condom when with a new sexual partner, according to the Ipsos MORI survey conducted for the National AIDS Trust. In National Condom Week the National AIDS Trust is calling for new culture of condom use in the UK.

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Why do British people call it a rubber?

Rubber. This is an informal way of saying condom on the US – so a rubber is a contraceptive. We just call them condoms in the UK. And we use rubbers to remove pencil marks from paper.

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What is rubber ducky slang for?

Have you ever had a eureka moment while explaining something to someone? That's what rubber ducking seeks to replicate. Essentially, rubber ducking is about talking through your coding problems with a friendly duck that won't judge you.

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What does floored mean in British slang?

[ T often passive ] informal. to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next: I didn't know what to say - I was completely floored.

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What is British slang for fanny pack?

A waist bag, or fanny pack (American English), belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.

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What is the British word for fanny pack?

“Fanny Pack” In The USA Is “Bum Bag” In The UK.

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What is a British bum bag?

British English: bum bag /ˈbʌm ˌbæɡ/ NOUN. A bum bag consists of a small bag attached to a belt which you wear round your waist. You use it to carry things such as money and keys.

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What is slang for girl in UK?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy.

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How do you say OK in UK slang?

Hunky-dory: Use this to describe when something is OK, cool, normal or "all good." ("Everything is hunky-dory over here!")

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What is Lady in British slang?

In British English, "lady" is often, but not always, simply a courteous synonym for "woman". Public toilets are often distinguished by signs showing simply "Ladies" or "Gentlemen".

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What do Australians call Sellotape?

Australia Remember When. Remember Sellotape, sometimes called 'sticky tape' or Durex tape. I remember Bear Brand Tape and Scotch Tape too when we were kids. Just from memory I think as kids we used to call all sticky tape 'Durex', which of course ended up having quite a different meaning.

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