BRITISH ENGLISH
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AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH
The following list summarizes one of the most important differences between British English words and Australian English words related to food:
The basic word "food" in British English is "tucker" in Australian one; another basic expression in British English would be "Have you eaten yet?" the same expression in Australian English is "Did you eat yet?"
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BRITISH ENGLISH | AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH |
BANANA | NANA |
BISCUIT | BICKIE |
CHICKEN | CHOOK |
CHOCOLATE | CHOKKIE |
SANDWICHES | CUT LUNCH |
SAUSAGE | SNAP |
SHARK MEAT | FLAKE |
TASTY FOOD | NUM-NUM |
TOMATO SOUCE | DEAD |
VEGETABLES | VEGIES |
VEGETABLE EXTRACT | VEGEMITE |
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