What do British call mcdonalds?

Besides devotion to soccer, one of the biggest global differences is how the British often refer to McDonald's: “MacDonald's,” “Maccies,” and “Maccy D's” are common nicknames for the Golden Arches over there. Similarly, French customers refer to the company as “McDo” while Australians often call it “Macca's.”
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Is Mcdonalds called Maccas in America?

Down Under are the only country to call McDonald's Maccas - and even have signs that use the nickname. In America, McDonald's is also known by the nickname Mickey D's. Every country has their own taste in condiments and Australian McDonald's has ones that can't be found anywhere else.
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Why is McDonald's called Maccies?

McDonald's research found that 55 per cent of Australians called the company Macca's and they have submitted the word to the Macquarie Dictionary for consideration. It's an Australian habit to abbreviate names. So Barry becomes Bazza, Warren becomes Waz and anyone whose surname begins with Mc is likely to become Macca.
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What does Australia call mcdonalds?

Here in Australia, however, McDonald's most prevalent nickname is “Macca's”. A recent branding survey commissioned by McDonald's Australia found that 55 per cent of Australians refer to the company by its local slang name.
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What does Maccies mean?

Noun. Maccies (countable and uncountable, plural Maccies) (Britain, slang) McDonald's, or McDonald's food.
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Is Maccies a British word?

Besides devotion to soccer, one of the biggest global differences is how the British often refer to McDonald's: “MacDonald's,” “Maccies,” and “Maccy D's” are common nicknames for the Golden Arches over there. Similarly, French customers refer to the company as “McDo” while Australians often call it “Macca's.”
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What do Scottish people call mcdonalds?

Scotland — "McD's"
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What is McDonalds called in France?

First things first: French people don't call it McDonald's. We call it McDo. Les nuggets du McDo quelle bénédiction vraiment.
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What do they call McDonald's in New Zealand?

McDonald's Restaurants (New Zealand) Limited (also using the trading name "Macca's") is the New Zealand subsidiary of the international fast food restaurant chain McDonald's. Its first location opened in 1976.
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Is McDonald and MacDonald the same?

The proper spelling has been MacDonald. But the most common usage outside Scotland is McDonald.
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How do you say Maccies?

How to pronounce Maccies? Mace(windu)-E's or Mack-E's : r/CasualUK.
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Is Frozen Coke only in Australia?

Frozen coke

But did you know that these really aren't a thing outside of Australia?
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What is McDonald's called in India?

HRPL is a direct subsidiary of Westlife Development Limited (WDL), a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 505533). It currently operates over 300 McDonald's restaurants across 42 cities and 11 states in West and South India.
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What is a Quarter Pounder called in England?

"Quarter Pounder" is a trademark in the United States, but restaurants in other countries have been able to use similar names for their own products, such as the British Wimpy chain's "Quarterpounder."
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What is McDonald's called in China?

(Yicai Global) Oct. 26 -- McDonald's China Co. officially changed its name to 'Jingongmen' ('golden arches') on Oct.
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What is Mickey D's?

(slang) McDonald's (the chain of fast food restaurants).
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How do Irish people say Mcdonalds?

Mac or Mc is a Gaelic name, so we must ask an Irish or Scottish person. Apparently, there is no Irish/Scottish difference between Mac or Mc. 'Mac' is actually an individual word that means “son of”. Some families spell it one way, some another: Macdonald is the same as McDonald and Mcdonald.
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What can you get in America that you can't get in Australia?

Made in the USA: Peanut butter, Pop-Tarts are among products popular primarily in America
  • Mountain Dew. Fans of this caffeinated, citrus-flavored soda might wonder why it's not popular outside America. ...
  • Peanut butter. ...
  • Girl Scout cookies. ...
  • American cheese. ...
  • Southern-style biscuits. ...
  • Cheez-Its. ...
  • Frank's Red Hot. ...
  • Easy Cheese.
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What things are only in Australia?

  • Soaps. As a kid, my first connection with Australia came from Soaps. ...
  • BBQ. Australians take barbecue very seriously, but let's clear one thing up first. ...
  • Bluey. ...
  • Cork Hats. ...
  • The Bush. ...
  • The Didgeridoo. ...
  • Pavlova. ...
  • Famous People of Australia.
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Does America have McCafe?

McDonald's introduced a coffee line called "McCafé" nationwide in the United States. In August 2014, the company announced it was going to start to selling its coffee for home brewing in supermarkets across the United States.
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What do Australians call their dog?

Dish licker. Usually means a canine/dog.
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What is the most Aussie word?

The 25 most common Australian slang words
  • See ya this arvo - See you this afternoon.
  • Being dacked – When someone pulls your pants down.
  • Give a wedgie – When someone pulls your pants up your bum.
  • Dunny - toilet, bathroom – D'ya know where the dunny is, mate?
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What do Australians call floaties?

Boardies and rashies

'Boardies' are board shorts, which are quick-drying shorts that can be worn by all genders. Rash vests or 'rashies' are worn over your cossies.
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