pitch a tent

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Meaning · English

To have an erection that shows through the trousers.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pitch a tent” mean?

To have an erection that shows through the trousers.

Is “pitch a tent” formal or informal?

pitch a tent is generally slang, vulgar.