"gear acquisition syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gear acquisition syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A tendency to purchase more equipment than justified by usage and/or price. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: GAS, G.A.S. Related terms: more dollars than sense
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