Twat's That?

Euro Trash 30 Britishisms used by Americans “ The Magazine's recent article about the Britishisation of American English prompted readers to respond with examples of their own - here are 30 British words and phrases that you've noticed being used in the US and Canada. (like these) Bloody, adj. and adv. An intensifier: absolute, downright, utter. Sometimes in a negative sense Cheeky, adj. Insolent or audacious in address; coolly impudent or presuming. Frock, n. A girl's or woman's dress. Knickers, n. An undergarment for women covering the lower trunk and sometimes the thighs and having separate legs or leg-holes Shag, v. To copulate with. "You guys missed the best one. 'Shag' Full List I can attest to this.  Because I've watched at least one "Top Gear" episode every day for well over a year (I'm on my 4th run through the series), I've taken to using words like Boot (car trunk), Bonnet (car hood), Pillock (stupid, annoying person); Lot (group, as in "that lot"), Twat ( widely used as a derogatory epithet), and many more.  There's another aspect to Britishisms, one that I've more or less, and quite  consciously adopted.  That is to assign the plural to groups, organizations and corporations.  For instance, we are used to saying "Ford is introducing a new car."  Brits say,  "Ford are introducing a new car" I think the Brits have it right, and it seems to roll off my tongue.  The problem comes when you're not consistent, which may cause the reader to think you're a  twat, as I'm sure you lot do me.  Well bugger off! Sigh. ”