General

/ˈvɪlən/

British slang for criminal, particularly professional criminal.

/ˈvesl/

While international maritime term, British formal shipping terminology shows maritime legal and commercial heritage.

/væn/

While international, British van culture (white van man stereotype) makes term culturally significant.

/veɪl/

British poetic term for valley.

/tʊp/

Welsh meaning stupid.

/ˈtɜːnəʊvə/

British business term for total sales revenue (American usage often means employee turnover).

/ˌtɜːn ˈəʊvə/

British slang meaning rob/burgle.

/ˈtʌpəweə/

Brand name used generically in both countries for plastic food storage containers.

/ˈtʌpəns/

British term for two pence (pre-decimal: 2d.).

/trʌŋks/

British (and American) term for swimming shorts.