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Export English

To speak in a very slow manner so those with limited understanding of English can understand you better. Used extensively in conversations with foreigners whilst working abroad or in discussions with those new to the United Kingdom from say India. Also involves the use of simple words in simply constructed sentences. First expressed by Sir Alan Sugar on The Apprentice.
'W H A T, D O, Y O U, T H I N K, A B O U T, T H A T, I D E A, ?' followed by a nod (or waggle) of the head from the other party and my immediate response ' N O, T H A T, W A S, A, Q U E S T I O N, I, A M, S P E A K I N G, I N, EXPORT ENGLISH, S O, Y O U, C A N, U N D E R S T A N D, M E.
by TwoBlonds September 6, 2012
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EXORBITANT

EXORBITANT excessive amount, or the lack thereof in comparison to the cost paid by the average consumer.
The people could not give to their father and brother because of the exorbitant spending habits that they have practiced in order to fit into a worldly society.
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Export Gold

Brand of New Zealand beer made by DB breweries, tastes like watered down horse urine. Sponsers Cricket New Zealand and is the only booze available at the games, crowds are dwindling since this arrangement was made.
"Hey Bolge, this Export Gold tastes like watered down horse urine"
by Jessie Ryder March 5, 2008
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exorcism

The act of driving out a demon or other supernatural entity using the Roman Ritual as prescribed by the Catholic Church.
Well, there are other options. Have you ever heard of exorcism? It's an ancient ritual by which a priest can expel this invading spirit.
by GuidoPosse69 February 16, 2005
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extortion

1. Gaining something of value by threatening or inflicting harm on a person or property. Blackmail is a type of extortion.

2. Protection in a criminal sense.

3. A Mobb Deep track (Hell on Earth) featuring Method Man.
"Extortion is the key I got the key for extortion
Spend your fortune, dead your shorty like abortion
Take precaution, Infamous laws enforced in
You married to the Mobb, kid take it then divorce it
Cause I ain't got no time for them domestic disputes
If you scared get a dog don't got a click then recruit
You're weak troop, lost the tan in the mist
On your name my shit, take it like a man you little bitch"
- Havoc
by ZL January 27, 2006
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Ettore

Ettore
if you are an ettore you’re the best person someone can meet
by Ettore November 21, 2021
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the exorcist

a book/movie that was so scary, that you will supposedly throw away the book, and turn on all the lights and tvs in your house after reading or watching the story.
i ran up my electric bill after reading the exorcist.
by gunslingergirlvy_c_e January 1, 2006
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