Tight swimming trunks UK's 'most hated clothing' (2024)

FAQs

What do Brits call swim trunks? ›

The male swimwear - often simply referred to as Speedos or budgie-smugglers - is essentially a waterproof pair of briefs which are very fitted.

Budgie smugglers is an Australian slang phrase that is used to describe tight-fitting men's swimwear, also known as speedos. The design is commonly used by athletes and swimmers, as well as for casual beachwear, particularly in mainland Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Speedos are rarely spotted in Great Britain and by extension, Ireland. I can't remember seeing swim briefs on any brit except for Thomas Daley.

Swim trunks, also known as swimming trunks, are a form of swimsuit - clothing worn specifically for swimming. As such, they are usually made of materials specifically designed for being wet and remaining comfortable and hydrodynamic to not impede the swimmer.

Knickers. Knickers is actually a standard word for underwear, mainly in Britain, but we include it here because of its surprising connection to professional basketball.

ANSWER: It's called a tap in British English and a faucet in American English.

Windscreen wipers - The English for windshield wipers.

Mate is used as a term of endearment, but also frequently used to casually ingratiate oneself with a stranger or new acquaintance. You might refer to a waiter or fellow bar fly using the word 'mate'. When used to address somebody or get their attention, the word mate is usually reserved for men only.

To all the ladies, leggings are a must in England. You can wear them with skirts, giant sweaters, or even shorts, but make sure you have at least three pairs. Not only are a fashion staple and the secret to how to look British, but they will they keep you warm on the colder days.

Why do divers wear skimpy bathing suits? ›

They reduce friction and drag in the water, increasing the efficiency of the swimmer's forward motion. The tight fits allow for easy movement and are said to reduce muscle vibration, thus reducing drag. This also reduces the possibility that a high forwards dive will remove a divers swimwear.

"They have to be small because everything has to stay in place," he revealed on The Graham Norton Show, due to air this evening (May 20). "If you're spinning around the last thing, you want to do is have something come out of place! And when you hit the water you don't want things flapping about because it would hurt."

Bathing suit – most general term, gender-neutral, applies to anything someone might wear while swimming. Swimming trunks – refers to men's bathing suits only, it's understood, but sounds a bit outdated.

The netting design allows your skin to breathe and helps your shorts and body dry more quickly after being submerged in the water or moistened by sweat or summer humidity.

Swim briefs are worn by professional and recreational athletes in many water sports. They are the standard for competitive diving and water polo. They are preferred in competitive swimming for the reduction of the water's drag on the swimmer, although jammers and bodyskins are sometimes worn instead of the swim brief.

A brassiere is the same as a bra.

Plimsolls (British English) are "low-tech" athletic shoes and are also called "sneakers" in American English. The word "sneaker" is often attributed to American Henry Nelson McKinney, who was an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son. In 1917, he used the term because the rubber sole made the shoe's wearer stealthy.

fa*g may refer to: fa*g, a brand of the Schaeffler Group. Cigarette, in British slang. fa*gging, in British public schools.

Common British terms are: * Jumper - particularly if made of wool, but not exclusively. * Fleece - if made of nylon fleece. * Hoodie - if fitted with a hood.

Car park – n – Parking lot or parking garage.

What is a sweater called in British? ›

A sweater (North American English) or pullover, also called a jersey or jumper (British English and Australian English), is a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, made of knitted or crocheted material, that covers the upper part of the body.

In the UK, there are many words which refer to the toilet. 'Loo', 'bathroom' and 'restroom' are some of the most commonly used ones. Another word you may hear is 'lavatory' but this is quite an old fashioned word.

Tap water, also called municipal water, comes from large wells, lakes, rivers, or reservoirs. This water typically passes through a water treatment plant before being piped into homes and businesses (2).

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

Americans are the outlier on how we use "biscuit"

American biscuits are small, fluffy quick breads, leavened with baking powder or buttermilk and served with butter and jam or gravy. They are close to what the British would call scones.

Crisps (UK) / Chips (US)

In the UK, the thin round slices of fried potato that come in packets are called crisps, while in the US these are called chips.

'Dear' is the only real addition to the standard 'darling' that most couples will need, with perhaps a 'love' and a standard 'darling' thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.

The verb snog is British slang for kiss, cuddle, or make out. It's a word that is more and more common in American English as well, as a casual way to talk about kissing. It can be painful for kids to watch their parents snog, and many of them don't want to see people snog in movies either.

Hiya! This is a very common way of saying “hello”, especially in the North of England. It is also used a lot in text messaging.

The British English term, short trousers, is used, only for shorts that are a short version of ordinary trousers (i.e., pants or slacks in American English).

Do English people call the trunk the boot? ›

The trunk (North American English) or boot (British English) of a car is the vehicle's main storage or cargo compartment, often a hatch at the rear of the vehicle. It is also called a tailgate.

The word "boot"(which is commonly used by the English), goes back to 18th century horse-drawn carriages where the coachman sat on a chest, which was used to store, among other things, his boots. This storage space came to be termed as the "boot locker", which soon became the "boot".

United Kingdom – Pyjamas, PJs, Jim-jams, Jarmies

They're the same thing! Jim-jams is slang for pyjamas, originating from an early 20th century abbreviation of “pie-jim-jams.” Some Brits will say PJS for shorts or even “jarmies” as another variation. If you ever visit England or Scotland, don't forget your jim-jams!