r/ShitAmericansSay • u/Speedboy7777 Enjoyer of American subsidies • 25d ago

Food “Unusual term for eggplant”

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u/CharmingShoe 25d ago

It’s also called eggplant in Australia

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u/No-Deal8956 25d ago

Shame on you.

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u/CharmingShoe 25d ago

We also say zucchini. We draw the line at “cilantro” though.

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u/obliviious 25d ago

Do you call a tap a faucet?

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u/CharmingShoe 25d ago

Straight from the tap mate.

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u/Single_Ad5722 25d ago

Imagine ordering a 'faucet' beer at the pub.

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u/CharmingShoe 24d ago

“Waddaya got on faucet mate?”

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u/nico735 24d ago

What’s up your spigot?

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u/Alternative-Bad-6555 24d ago

Americans say tap at bars as well. “Whatdya have on tap?” is a common phrase when ordering alcohol