Definition
The profuse perspiration experienced after consuming large quantities of protein, typically post-competition or during bulking phases. Your body's way of complaining about its new carnivore diet.
Example Usage
After that all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse, I got the meat sweats so bad I had to change shirts twice.
Origin
Informal American slang, popularized in fitness and bodybuilding communities in the 1990s-2000s.
Fun Fact
The phenomenon is real—the thermic effect of protein is 20-30%, meaning your body burns more calories digesting meat than carbs or fats, generating heat.
Source: Bodybuilding and strength training culture
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