Definition of take one for the team
take one for the team
- The guy who hooks up with the fat girl so his buddy can hook up with her hot friend is said to be taking one for the team.
You owe me one, I'm taking one for the team.
by Ralph M., Charlotte, NC, USA, Jan 25 2002 (Edit definition)
- A friend who talks to (or whatever it takes) the less attractive female of a group so you (and your friends) can freely persue other females of that group.
I'll take one for the team.
by M. Trans, MA, USA, Aug 18 2002 (Edit definition)
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Slang terms with the same root words:
- team: bat for the other team – team deuce
- for: along for the ride – bat for the other team – (show 60 more)
- take: double take – give and take – (show 71 more)
- one: afraid of one's shadow – back to square one – (show 85 more)
- the: 3 sheets to the wind – 411, the – (show 871 more)
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