Investigative Turn

The act of making a choice that leads one to a place they didn't expect. Frequently associated with driving, similar to "getting lost", but without the negative connotation.

We would have been here sooner, but Nicky made an investigative turn.

by lapetitemere August 13, 2011

Investiwait

Creating the illusion of investigation while in reality all that occurs is a period of waiting until someone else fixes the problem.

The night crew investiwaited for 8 hours until the morning crew showed up to fix the problem.

by LOPSAOPSO July 19, 2014

Investigated myself

to inspect the unknown, examine ones self, possibly using a mirror, place your hands or probes in regions never dared to by others, or wanted to for that matter, the darkest parts unseen to the naked eye

"I investigated myself and found shit happens, but instead i will rid myself of blame and post this to facebook"

by Onetobeat June 12, 2015

investispecting

When you suspect something fishy is going on so you investigate.

"I really think we need to be investispecting your boyfriend, something's not right."

by Blue79 February 18, 2017

Investing Aggressively

1. Committing as little as possible to a situation
2. Making a covert exit from a place or situation

Originated in the Silicon Valley tech scene when companies are bluffing prior to a market exit in order to increase asset value or simply to stop staff brain drain prior to an asset sale. It is an ironic phrase, intended to mean the exact opposite.

See also Doublespeak, sarcasm, cynicism. Not to be confused with the common misuse of irony

1. “We expect to lose money in Southeast Asia and expect to invest aggressively in terms of marketing, subsidies etc,”

D. Khosrowshahi - Feb 2018. Uber sells March 2018

2. "You turning up to the boss' party on Saturday?"
"I plan on 'investing aggressively' in the optional company social this weekend..."

by IronicIsntIronyAlanis June 6, 2018

investment broker

A businessman whose purpose is to make you go broke with his investments.

I could go broke just by practicing unwise spending; why should I pay an investment broker to accomplish this for me???

by QuacksO October 12, 2018

investment casting

A molding process whereby precious metals are melted down and formed into household items, sporting-goods, etc., enabling their buyers to be less "obvious" or "visible" in their acquisition of said valuable minerals than they would be if they simply purchased coins, bars, etc.

Two excellent examples of investment casting would be electrical/plumbing components and golf clubs, which can be formed from gold, silver, platinum, etc. and installed/stored in the investor's home without anyone's being the wiser.

by QuacksO May 18, 2019