To pretend to have fun at a boring event where everybody else seems to be having a blast

(Also useful during orgies when you can't orgasm but but want your partners to feel good about themselves)
I was sober at the reception and missing my girlfriend. Needless to say, I faked one for the team.

Maybe I should consider a monogamous relationship. I keep having to fake one for the team at all those Furry parties.
by stealyourfacebook September 2, 2016
Get the Fake One For The Team mug.
Essentially getting with the most hideous out of a group of potential mates. Typically used in male circles about women, calling this individual the grenade. Doing this would allow for friends to get some.
by CaptainKekon August 13, 2018
Get the Taking one for the team mug.
1)v phrase. the act of agreeing to otherwise non-consensual sex for the advancement of sexual relations in one's party
1) "Alright guys, I guess I'll take one for the team this time."
by Jack B. Nimble December 17, 2002
Get the take one for the team mug.
1) When the spouse (y) of person (x) has sex with the person (x) so as to improve the overall demeanor and attitude of said person (x)

and

2) The brave act of one person buying a Woot Killer item so as to advance the Woot off for the benefit of others
1) "Wow, that lawyer Terri is being such a beotch! We should call her husband and tell him to take one for the team!"

2) "Oh crap! It's another Roomba on Woot! Somebody take one for the team and get rid of it!"
by Jessica Crisler January 25, 2008
Get the take one for the team mug.
When a significant other's weight can be questionable, the need to help eat their food so that they won't.
Guy 1: Dude, I thought you didn't like apple pie?
Guy 2: I don't, but Jen was getting it regardless so I had to eat one for the team.
by jamcan162 January 16, 2010
Get the eat one for the team mug.
This is the female version of take one for the team...

when a group of girls all aim to have sex with a group of hot guys
Becca are you taking one for the team?
Oh ayeee Robyn im going to take one for the team!!
by sexxxxxyy123 August 3, 2009
Get the take one for the team mug.