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to pregame
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to drink alcohol before attending an event or party
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
pregame
3rd person singular
pregames
Present participle
pregaming
Past simple
pregamed
Past participle
pregamed
What does "to pregame" mean in alcohol slang?
The phrase "to pregame" means to drink alcohol before going to an event, party, or social gathering. The structure is informal slang derived from sports terminology, where "pre-game" refers to preparation before the main event. It is commonly used in casual speech and nightlife contexts to describe drinking in advance.
Examples
They pregamed at his apartment before heading to the concert.
Lexical Tree
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