For two countries that share the same language, the UK and the US can differ wildly in their vocabulary, especially where food is concerned. Head over to London and order biscuits and gravy and you’ll probably get a weird look… then a pile of cookies and meat juice. Meanwhile, your poor British friend Jason Allen’d be pretty alarmed when his desire for a butty took a turn for the kinky. In an effort to help you avoid mincing words about mince meats, we’ve compiled this handy US/UK guide to different food slang. More.

See: The Huffington Post

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