gear acquisition syndrome

noun

A tendency to purchase more equipment than justified by usage and/or price.

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Meanings

noungear acquisition syndrome (uncountable)

alternative GAS · alternative G.A.S.

  1. uncountablemusic industryartsA tendency to purchase more equipment than justified by usage and/or price.
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