What's a "jumper" in the UK?

Question

Is that the same as a sweater? I've always wondered since I read the Harry Potter & Shopoholic series.

Answer 1

I've always thought it was a dress. I could be wrong, though.

Answer 2

Pretty much a pullover sweater.  

You know in the Harry Potter movies, the sweaters that Ron's mum makes for all of them for Christmas?  

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Answer 3

Wow!! A jumper is a sweater, pullover, jumper, or jersey and they are pretty heavy, often made of wool - great fpr winter! I don't wear them, but they are very common (haha we need 'em for this lousy weather!!)

A jumper with a hood is a hoodie.

A jumper with a zip is a cardie/cardigan.

You guys have sweater vests (Like Chandler haha!) and we have tank tops. I think!

Urm I think thats about it, sorry if I'm wrong!! Here is a nice piccy of one. :)

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/imag...

Whats a romper?? :)

(And always trust Milly, shes been a Brit far longer than me!)

Answer 4

A jumper is a sweater, we call them both names.

Also call them woolly jumpers.

My mum always used to knit woolly jumpers, for me when I was young and then she knitted them for both my sons.

Edit...

in reply to the answer above.

1, a pinafore dress is worn over a blouse or jumper (sweater)

    Pinafore dresses are often worn by school girls.

2, a bib is worn to over your clothes to protect them.

3, trousers with a bib attached are called dungerees.

4, a jumper is a sweater, also called a pullover.

Edit.... Ow, little red birdie, are you insinuating that l'm old!   lol