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pre-drink

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To drink cheaper take-away alcohol prior to drinking in more expensive bars and clubs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pregame, preload

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pre- + drink.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: indrinken — to drink cheaper alcohol prior to drinking in clubs and bars
  • German: vortrinken — to drink cheaper alcohol prior to drinking in clubs and bars
  • German: vorglühen — to drink cheaper alcohol prior to drinking in clubs and bars
  • Irish: réamhól — to drink cheaper alcohol prior to drinking in clubs and bars