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Engrish

n. The phenomenon of often hilarious gramatical catastrophes resulting from poor, usually over-literal translations of Japanese to English.

(Note: the term is a bit of a misnomer. Engrish doesn't have anything to do with pronunciation.)
by Lemuridae November 27, 2003
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Englishian

One who prides him/herself of mastery of the English language in its purest form. The term is often prefixed with the origin, as in "he's an American Englishian" or "she was a widely published British Englishian".

Looking for more background info, history of the movement, etc.
"Englishians have repeatedly denounced the term 'monetize' as an English word."
by kavehg March 18, 2010
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Engrish

The beginning of a verbal catastrophe. You will start off mocking the way Asians say English but then all your L's will become R's. This virus will spread to your friends, family, and perhaps even your dog.

Used enough times, this epidemic will consume your Engrish vocabulary.
"No speako Engrish! Haha that's hilarious.

Hey did you check your emair yet?
No no, it'd the spreading! MY ENGRISH-"
by Dohboy SHS January 14, 2010
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i cannot englishy

Whom can not english/can not speak the English language.
"I cannot englishy.", said Mingi confidently to the Australian pharmacist.
by Wooyoung’s Ponytail Is Holy November 6, 2020
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Engrish

Words or phrases that have been translated into English with Google Translate or any other terrible means.
That Chinese place's sign is just plain Engrish.
by Pikxle January 25, 2018
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Engrish Overroad

A condition caused by gratuitous amounts of Engrish used in popular Japanese video games.
I suffered Engrish Overroad after playing King of Fighters '98 for five straight hours.
by Zonic Berm April 29, 2009
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An Englishman, Irishman and a Scotsman

A collection of jokes known mostly by residents of the United Kingdom which involve a man from England, Scotland and Ireland. The jokes are commonly long and end up with the Irishman being made a fool of or making the pun of the joke.

The jokes rarely involve Wales. Lucky Buggers.
An Englishman, Irishman and a Scotsman are all invited to a Christmas party. In order to get into the party, they must bring something relevant with Christmas. On the day, the Scotsman turns up with a Christmas tree, so he is allowed in. The Englishman turns up and brings a cracker, so he allowed in aswell. Eventually the Irishman turns up also, holding a pair of ladies underwear. The guard at the door asks him, "What have they got to do with Christmas?"

The Irishman replies, "They're Carols".
by Mcmacmucsons January 8, 2009
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