Vocabulary Lesson(s)

A few more words with different meanings in American English versus British English:

Decorating:
American: What you do after moving into your home; often involving throw pillows, hanging art on walls, and color coordinating. As in, the fun part.
British: What you do before moving into your home; often involving sanding, spackling, plastering, taping, and painting. As in, the not fun part.

Mad:
American: Angry. As in, this.
British: Insane. As in, he has lost his mind.

Pissed:
American: Also angry.
British: Drunk. As in, beware of Old Rosie Cider. It doesn't taste like it has >7% alcohol.

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