beak

wet (one's) beak

To partake in part of the profits of another person's business, usually as a result of extortion. (Used especially in reference to organized crime, particularly "protection money" paid to the Italian Mafia.) Trust me, you're better off just giving him what he wants whenever he comes round to wet his beak. If you don't pay up, you'll have bigger problems.
See also: beak, wet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

beak

1. n. a nose. What a beak on that guy!
2. in. to gossip; to chatter. Stop beaking and get to work.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • wet (one's) beak
  • have a pick-me-up
  • pearly
  • partake of
  • partake of (something)
  • take (someone or something) for (something)
  • stay for
  • stay for (something)
  • babysit with (someone or something)
  • get hands dirty and dirty hands; soil hands
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