For research purposes 

An expression often used by men online who want to know the name of a certain video or person so they can store it in their spank bank.

It's synonymous with saying, "so I can fap to this later on."

Can anyone tell me the name of that girl in the video with the big boobs? For research purposes, of course.

For research purposes by Sanguivorant March 30, 2015

for scientific purposes 

Used to cover one's perverted aims after the fact.

Dude, did you hear about those new DEEPFAKES videos?
Yeah, they have one of Scarlett Johannson doing it!
No way! Wait where might I be able to find these aforementioned videos? What no, it's not for me, obviously, it's... for scientific purposes.

for scientific purposes by Funghuy June 18, 2018

research purposes 

To save a picture, video, etc. so that you may go back and jack off to it

Billy saved the nude of Jill for research purposes.

research purposes by Ktm5 November 6, 2015

for academic purposes 

This is what people refer to when using the acronym FAP (or fap). Used in place of its acronym when attempting to confuse others in the conversation, even if the intent is obvious.

BRB, I need to go to the bathroom for academic purposes.

for academic purposes by TheRealCthulhu June 23, 2016

For all intensive purposes 

Nonsense, it means nothing. Its what people say when they really mean to say "for all intents and purposes".

1. For all intents and purposes = Correct

2. To all intents and purposes = Correct

3. For all intensive purposes = WRONG! You should have paid attention in English class!

For all intensive purposes by Malicious Matt September 5, 2005

for tax purposes 

A tactic where two straight men get married to reduce their tax bracket.

Bro 1: Why you guys getting married? Aren't y'all straight?

Spouse 1: Chill bruh, it's for tax purposes.

for tax purposes by alibabashek April 16, 2019

for research purposes 

When a man/woman asks about the name of someone, most likely women, or the name of something, so they can look it up and check them or it out.

Person One: I just found this picture of some hot girl, check it out.
Person Two: Can you send me that pic via e-mail for research purposes?

for research purposes by WordsForDummies May 23, 2015