A torrent is a constantly moving file over a large network. typically pirated movies, torrents work by people downloading a small beginning file, and then using a program (ie: transmission) to finish it. this program works by downloading the parts that you don't have from other people doing the same thing, and uploading the parts that others need. most torrent's contents are illegal. the current fine for having a copyrighted movie (most torrents) is up to $250,000 and/or up to 5 years in jail.
by Twofold48 March 09, 2008
A stolen file that belongs to everyone and no one all at once. Often consists of a dvd rip or a pirated game.
Bittorrent! Where sharing is caring!
by awiergan March 06, 2005
A torrenteer downloads frequently, using the Bit Torrent protocol. Typically, this person does so in the proper spirit of the BT Community, i.e.: will seed to a 1 to 1 ratio. A torrenteer frequently belongs to several BT Communities and is a good member of all, helping any who ask.
by Shoes58 February 12, 2008
person 1:hey howd you get gta 5 I thought your parents didnt give you the money
person 2:i used torrent
person 2:i used torrent
by thiccerboi69 March 01, 2020
by AmanOtionary August 17, 2011
everyone else forgot to mention that getting caught getting torrents can get you areested for piracy.technicallly, torrents are 100% legal. but i suppose that maybe about 1% of the torrent's CONTENTS are legal, but 99% of them aren't
you download let's say a torrent for the game I-Ninja. having the torrent on your computer is perfectly legal, but actually having the files of I-Ninja on your computer aren't.
by Xuphor September 27, 2006
A heist...on the internet.
Sandra: I'm planning to download 13 files today off torrent
Melanie: Wow, that's a heist, hon.
Sandra: Join me?
Melanie: Yeah
Melanie: Wow, that's a heist, hon.
Sandra: Join me?
Melanie: Yeah
by Roadgoeseveron May 11, 2010