English · Slang Attested

meat in the room

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person or group that functions as warm bodies, especially those who serve no useful purpose.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Instead he found himself in a packed meeting where he was mere meat in the room.

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).

Topics: Food

Common questions

What does “meat in the room” mean?

A person or group that functions as warm bodies, especially those who serve no useful purpose.

Is “meat in the room” formal or informal?

meat in the room is generally slang.

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