(informal) Corrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take for

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, it. / to start doing / to suppose / to reluctantly accept or believe; to acquiesce

(informal) Used to express an imminent attack by whoever is speaking.

(nonstandard, colloquial) simple past tense of take

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take in

Archaic spelling of taking.

That wins prizes (used especially of livestock).

(dated, nautical) The capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty. / The winning of a prize in a competition.

present participle of take care