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Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
(architecture) (of building materials) Used for soundproofing or modifying sound. examples
Utilizing sound energy in its operation. (of a device or system) examples
(weaponry) (of an explosive mine or other weapon) Able to be set off by sound waves. examples
(music) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof. examples
(humorous or proscribed) Non-electric; mechanical. quotations examples
For a lot of people, riding a bike through a crowded city—or even on suburban avenues—might feel daunting. Should you get an electric or acoustic bicycle?
2022 May 19, “How to Get Started Biking”, in Wired
(Internet slang) Euphemistic form of autistic. quotations
Implying mathematicians aren't acoustic. I'm an engineer, and even mathematicians freak me out with their autism.
2014 November 22, u/Victorboris1, “anon is acoustic”, in Reddit, r/4chan, archived from the original on 5 December 2023
Spinners are for severely acoustic children
2017 May 14, “Are ADHD spinners /ourtoy/ ?”, in Reddit, r/4chan, archived from the original on 5 December 2023
I explained I got a 3 day ban for calling someone acoustic because it's bullying/harassment, hence the use of acoustic.]
, r/4chan, archived from the original on 5 December 2023
cant stand self diagnosed acoustic people ☠️
2023 December 2, @ScarletGodzilla, Twitter, archived from the original on 5 December 2023
the whole "is he acoustic" tiktok comment shit is so fucking annoying and just ableist at this point and i'm so sick of it
2023 December 4, @yeahabsolutelyy, Twitter, archived from the original on 5 December 2023
plural acoustics
(usually in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it. examples
(medicine) A medicine or other agent to assist hearing. examples
Clipping of acoustic guitar. examples