pitch a tent

The phrase "pitch a tent" can be used both literally in the context of camping and idiomatically in slang.

Definition

A2Camping

(common)To set up a tent at a campsite or other outdoor location.

Example

  • We decided to pitch a tent near the lake for the weekend.

C1Slang

(informal)To have an erection that is visible through one's trousers.

Example

  • He was embarrassed because he accidentally pitched a tent during the meeting.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pitch a tent":

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