Meanings
The colloquial sense was coined in the 1950s. Sex has been likened to meat since as early as the 16th century, with such references to it as "have a jumble in the giblets" and "have a bit of mutton", not to mention "carnal relations".
How to pronounce "meat market":
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A market where meat is sold.
A place where one goes for a casual sexual encounter, such as a bar (establishment) or nightclub.
A place or situation abounding in men, especially beefcake.
Example Sentences
1
The Friday night bar becomes a meat market as everyone tries to find a date.
2
The gym during peak hours is like a meat market, filled with people looking to hook up.
3
I avoid going to that club because it's more of a meat market than a place to enjoy music.
4
Sarah felt uncomfortable at the party because it seemed like a meat market with everyone hitting on her.
5
The college frat parties are notorious for being meat markets, with guys hitting on every girl there.
