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by jprete 988 days ago
It’s pretty close even if it’s not actually an Americanism.
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sumtechguy 987 days ago
It may be. It could be a very regional item. Like soda vs pop.

I personally never heard it until this thread. I have heard 'soaps'.

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Dylan16807 988 days ago
"ies" doesn't sound very American.
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