vanderlay industries

a fake company that people claim to work for to sound exciting

girl: so where do you work?
guy(who is lying he is realer unemployed): vanderlay industries! i am an architect. willu go out with me?
girl: yes, yes i will

by tinytom November 5, 2006

indulgence

1. In the 15th century, things the Catholic church sell to people to "forgive" them of sins. The Catholic Reformation banned the selling of them but they are still around. In short, a "get-out-of-hell free card."

1. Jimmy Jimmy bought an indulgence from a church official after commiting adultry.

by Windwaker68 October 26, 2003

Industrial shit

Industrial shit is a term used to refer to one's internet connection, preferably one that is terrible. Industrial internet in itself, is the brand of internet not commercialized, and is the cheapest type available. It's usually only sold to industries or other big office buildings.

Joe1241: This shit is laggy as hell.
IrishGANGSTA: ay but uh dats dat industrial shit.
LATINO123ESSAY: yea du it's dat industrial.

by Joe The Man, Rogan February 6, 2009

Global Industrial Champion

A state of being the best at squeezing as much money as possible out of governments while also being in a constant litigious battle against their cheaper competitors.

Boeing is committed to doing everything it can, including screwing its employees, to become a Global Industrial Champion

by screech42 February 13, 2018

industrial disease

1) (noun) Any of a series of ailments caused by repeated or long-term exposure to workplace hazards. This would include carpal tunnel, mesothelioma, black lung, and Occupational Tourette's Syndrome.

2) (Proper Noun) A song by Dire Straits with lyrics describing Britain's manufacturing decline. Released on their 1982 album Love Over Gold.

Joe the taxi driver isn't being rude for flipping the bird all the time, that's just his industrial disease.

by Nunuv Yabizness November 16, 2010

Industrial vulture

A t-shirt marketed towards teenage boys that does not make sense and depicts a vulture with the accompanying phrase 'industrial vulture'

Girl: 'Hey, what does your shirt say?'
Boy: 'Industrial vulture'
Girls: 'What?'

by 1tandar August 5, 2011

industry crowd

from the industry ie bars cafes restaurants clubs - can be very clique to outsiders

industry crowd ,clubgoers , party people

by annon33 January 24, 2012