pre·game

(prē′gām′)

adj.

Of or relating to the period of time before an athletic competition.

A party or other social gathering that occurs before an athletic competition: We went to the pregame and ate burgers.

v. pre·gamed, pre·gam·ing, pre·games Slang

v.tr.

To drink alcoholic beverages before (an event or social gathering): We pregamed the party.

v.intr.

To drink alcoholic beverages before an event or social gathering.

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pregame

(priːˈɡeɪm)

(General Sporting Terms) a period before a sports match

adj

(General Sporting Terms) of the period before a sports match

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pre•game

(priˈgeɪm)
adj.

1. being or occurring before a game: the pregame warmup.

2. a pregame interview.

[1950–55]

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WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones is ready "for a chat with Uncle Eddie" after laughing off the England coach's pregame comments.

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