Pitch a Tent

You could say that a man pitches a tent in the morning, if he tends to have morning wood. Someone might comment that a male friend was pitching a tent when he saw someone he was attracted to. Recounting this story, they might say that their friend pitched a tent.

The phrase “pitch a tent” is most commonly used among groups of male friends. They may also use this phrase during flirty or bawdy banter with females, either to entice them or to tease them. Some men enjoy the double meaning of this phrase which could also refer to a camping activity.