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A name coming from anti-roman occupation tribe vandals. They lived in Northern Europe, and, along with the visgoths were feared by Roman armies. Although feared, they were not respected. They were seen as little more than disorganised barbarians. Since they were wreckless and authority-resistant, the name was given to anyone displaying traits of vandalism.
Vandals have been attacking our streets, wearing loincloths.
vandal by Gumba Gumba April 6, 2004
One who willfully or maliciously defaces or destroys public or private property.

A graffiti writer may have similarities to a vandal but they are considered vandalists since most of there message is displayed through ART.
That kid over there is taggin the bus stop, stupid little vandal.
Vandal by chuckthefuk January 20, 2006

vandalism 

usage: noun
committing an act which results in the defacement, destruction, or otherwise alters private property while under the influence of being Hispanic.
"Damn! I dropped my beer, the waitress is glaring at me....."

"good thing I'm the only Hispanic here, if there were 3 of us this would qualify as vandalism....right now it's just property damage."
vandalism by MintyLeila September 5, 2005
An acronym referring to a member of the Commonwealth Hall of the University of Ghana who believes in the ideals and spirit of the Hall.

A Vandal is vivacious, altruistic, neighborly, dynamic, affable and loyal.

The Hall has produced several prominent Vandals including former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama.
Every dude who applies for admission at the University of Ghana dreams of being a Vandal.
Vandal by THEPKH September 7, 2017

Vandalism 

Vandalism is a philosophical approach that supports the constant questioning and criticism of all ideas in search of concepts that can be adopted for future use when questioning and criticising ideas. Vandalism is focused on any and all ideas that can be adapted for use within philosophy. The analogy is that of raiders such as the ancient Vandals who sacked Rome and plundered its treasures.

Vandalism entails a lack of respect for any philosophical tradition or system. No sacred cows are left unslaughtered. It could be seen as an equivalent to absurdism that mocks our pretence at knowledge, instead finding enjoyment in stripping away the temples of Rome.

Vandalism has no specific form or fixed arguments and in and of itself says nothing about epistemology or ethics or other areas of philosophy. It makes no claims about how people should think or what ideas people should adopt. Instead it is more of a metaphilosophical concept.

In a sense it is a form of pragmatism as it looks for useful ideas. In a sense it is skepticism as it questions knowledge. In a sense it is relativism as it is open to considering many perspectives. In a sense it is eclecticism or syncretism as it combines many different approaches. Skepticism and relativism may be the most easily adapted to the vandalist doctrine of questioning and criticism, but it is not necessary to adopt them or any other concept as part of vandalism, and in fact they can be subject to the same process of criticism themselves.
I am a huge proponent of vandalism. May VX always vandalize!
Vandalism by I'm Not A Moron April 17, 2015

Sexual Vandalism 

Term used to describe the act of having sex in semi-public places, usually after hours or in vacant facilites, and causing a fair property damage in that act.

Sexual vandalism takes mere al fresco sex a step further by adding the thrill of wanton hooliganism.

Note that to sexually vandalise a person could have a completely different meaning to that of doing it to various public property.
me and my girlfriend broke into her school the other night to enjoy a bit of sexual vandalism of account of her graduating from that place soon. we romped all over and broke 2 sinks in the men's bathroom, ended up cracking the glass of their photocopier, moved all the potted plants into the entrance lobby and spay painted cocks on all the notice boards in the halls.
Sexual Vandalism by uselessponko January 30, 2009