acquiring

The correct spelling of a word that your 'dictionary' spells as 'aquiring'.

Acquiring credibility as a dictionary is difficult if words within the dictionary are misspelt.

by L A Odicean December 23, 2011

acquire

v. Highly technical military term, meaning "to steal." Generally used in an operational setting. Stolen resources are typically the spoils of pilfering another unit's equipment.

Platoon Sergeant to Private: where the fuck is your Kevlar (helmet)? You better find it before Close of Business!!

(as the sergeant leaves)

Specialist to private: don't worry about it, we'll "acquire" one from third platoon.

by roosterduck January 31, 2009

acquired

When you give your self or someone else a gift that was not paid for.

"Hey i got you something"
"Aw, from where?"
"well I acquired it"

by Lesbian Sarah January 6, 2008

acquire

steal

police: so, where exactly did you get (piece of expensive software / movie / album / any and every type of modern media / gold bullion / etc.) from?

you: why, i 'acquired' it from a 'reputable' 'vendor', sir!

police: okay, move along

you: trollface.png

by Gloone June 9, 2011

tactically acquire

A term used to describe the act of stealthily obtaining items or gear you need. Only true ninjas are capable of tactically acquiring shit.

*Knifehand* Go tactically acquire some toilet paper, I don't have time to walk all the way over to the px and I don't want to bathe after I take a shit, you understand me?

by Kreator89 February 7, 2010

acquired taste

Another way of saying "this stuff is shit but you'll get used to it".

Guy 1: This moonshine tastes like shit
Guy 2: It's an acquired taste

Guy 1: Scat porn is shitty.
Guy 2: It's an acquired taste

by Midi4n December 9, 2008

Acquired Toxicity

It is a behavior that is learned over a period of time, which cannot be unlearnt because it is imbibed in one's personality.

My friend couldn't date Samuel because he apparent acquired toxicity from his previous relationship.

by Lalari April 28, 2021