applying the handbrake 

A slang term of British origin meaning to masturbate. Usually used as a comedic alternative to "Beat your meat" or any variation of that slang.

Friend: Hey, what are you doing in there?!
You: Uh, just applying the handbrake, if you know what I mean.
Friend: Disgusting, dude.

applying the handbrake by SwagLowMuffins June 1, 2014

applying himself 

To work hard, and own up to one's self-mistakes. Basically, changing their lazy actions and start working themselves.

Ethan forgot his homework again!? He needs to start applying himself and now!

applying himself by Skillfulgibbon13 April 1, 2017

Applying lipstick 

Giving someone a blow job

I can't talk right now, I'm applying lipstick

Applying lipstick by Stupid Bitch69 May 9, 2011

Rebound Applying 

The act of furiously applying for multiple jobs after receiving a rejection email for a job and investing all angst into something appearingly productive.

Phil: Where's Phil?
Steve: He's been rebound applying since he got one of those automated rejection emails from Chase.
Phil: How bad is it?
Steve: Well... He started his journey at Bank of America and now he's at Taco Bell.
Phil: Shit, thats pretty bad.

Rebound Applying by Best Damn Cashier You've Had September 24, 2011

applying lipstick 

when someone prostitutes themselves in a school bathroom during their lunch period.

so how was applying lipstick?

applying lipstick by muffinjoeylexington May 6, 2011

applying 

"What are you applying" Phrase used by people who are trying to find out what someone else is trying to say

"what are you applying fool?"

applying by Andy Smith November 8, 2003

Applying pressure 

Qadira

Goddamn my nigga Qadira applying pressure like hell!

Applying pressure by UncleTre August 16, 2018