give someone the time

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Meaning · English

To have sexual intercourse with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quan hệ tình dục với ai đó

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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.