give someone the time
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Meaning · English
To have sexual intercourse with.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I don’t think he gave that girl the time that night—but damn near. Damn near.
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).
Common questions
What does “give someone the time” mean?
To have sexual intercourse with.
Is “give someone the time” formal or informal?
give someone the time is generally slang.