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earbash (v) too much talk, non-stop chatter, nagging
"She was earbashing me."
ears flapping (adj) to listen intensely
 
earth (n) electrical ground
"The negative wire was connected to earth."
earth closet (n) 19th century self-composting dry toilet
 
earth leak circuit breaker (ELCB) (n) ground fault interrupter
Automatically shuts off the current if there's a short.
easy on (v) calm down
 
easy peasy (adj) easy job or task
 
EFTPOS (n) debit card, Electronic Funds Transfer At Point Of Sale
Can access check or savings accounts by credit or bank card through a terminal in a shop or bank.
egg soldier (n) strip of toast dipped in egg yolk
 
Ekka (n) the annual Brisbane Exhibition
First held in 1876, now the Royal Queensland Exposition.
elastic bands (n) rubber bands
Also called lackies.
ensuite (adj) toilet/bathroom attached to room
in hotel room or accommodation
entree (n) on a menu, appetiser, salad, soup course
 
esky (n) ice chest
From Eskimo cooler.
euro (n) a small type of kangaroo, wallaby
 
evo (n) evening
 
excess (n) deductible (insurance)
"My car insurance has a $200 excess on theft."
excursion (n) a school field trip
 
expression of interest (n) a real estate term meaning one is asked to bid on a property
 
exy (adj) expensive
 
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