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adj
Taking place before, or in preparation for, a sporting event or other game.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
A social gathering of friends who get together to drink before going out to a party or a sports game, in order to generate a slight feeling of intoxication before going out for the night.
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noun
A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game.
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noun
A period of time before an important event.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
To consume alcohol prior to an event.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, slang
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Synonyms: preload, pre-drink
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh2- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh2i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- Proto-Germanic *gamaną Proto-West Germanic *gaman Old English gamen Middle English game English game English pregame From pre- + game.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
