beat one's meat
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: beat the meat
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To masturbate manually by stroking or rubbing one's penis.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I beat my meat instead of having intercourse.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To waste time; to engage in an unproductive activity.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beat one's meat” mean?
To masturbate manually by stroking or rubbing one's penis.
Is “beat one's meat” formal or informal?
beat one's meat is generally slang, vulgar.