pregaming US
ˈpriːɡeɪmɪŋ
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Definition of pregaming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

social drinkingRareSlangUSdrinking alcohol together before going to an eventRareSlangUS
  • We are pregaming before the concert tonight.
pre-drinking preloading tailgating

Adjective

1.
pre-eventRareUShappening before a main event or activityRareUS
  • They were in a pregaming mood before the concert.
preliminary preparatory
2.
socializingRareSlangUSinvolving drinking before going out sociallyRareSlangUS
  • The pregaming crowd was lively before the party.
pre-drinking
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Origin of pregaming

English, pre- (before) + game (sporting event)

Examples of pregaming in a sentence

  • Their pregaming lasted until the taxi arrived.
  • The pregaming atmosphere was lively at the tailgate party.
  • They enjoyed a pregaming session with friends before the wedding.
  • The pregaming session set the mood for the night out.
  • Pregaming activities included games and music.

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  1. French:pré-boire, préparatoire, ...
  2. German:Vorglühen, vorbereitend, ...
  3. Italian:pre-bevuta, preparatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:la previa, preparatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:aquecimento, pré-evento, ...
  6. Chinese:预饮, 预热的, ...
  7. Japanese:飲み会前の飲酒, 前祝いの, ...
  8. Arabic:جَلْسَة شُرْب قَبْل الحَفْلَة, تَمهِيدي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁתִיַּת קֶדֶם, לִפְנֵי אֵרוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:предварительный запой, предварительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передвечірка, передконцертний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रीगेमिंग, पूर्व-घटना, ...
pregame US
ˈpriːɡeɪm

Definition of pregame - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sportsUSactivities or events before a main gameUS
  • The pregame included a concert and fireworks.
prelude preparation warm-up
2.
social gatheringUSgathering to drink before an eventUS
  • We had a pregame at Jake's house before the concert.
tailgate
3.
television showRareUSTV show discussing a game before it startsRareUS
  • The pregame covered all the team's strategies.

Verb

intr.
1.
socialize before eventUSgather and have fun before an eventUS
  • They pregamed at the house before the concert.
tailgate
2.
preparationUSdrink alcohol before an eventUS
  • We decided to pregame before the concert.
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Origin of pregame

English, pre- (before) + game (sporting event)

Examples of pregame in a sentence

  • The pregame show was more exciting than the match.
  • The pregame at Sarah's was more fun than the party itself.
  • We missed the pregame but made it to the main event.
  • The pregame featured interviews with the players.
  • Fans gathered to watch the pregame at the bar.
  • We decided to pregame at the park before the festival.

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  1. French:avant-match, faire la fête, ...
  2. German:Vorspiel, vorglühen, ...
  3. Italian:pre-partita, riunirsi, ...
  4. Spanish:prejuego, hacer una previa, ...
  5. Portuguese:pré-jogo, reunir-se e divertir-se, ...
  6. Chinese:赛前活动, 在活动前聚会, ...
  7. Japanese:プレゲーム, プレゲームする, ...
  8. Arabic:فعاليات ما قبل المباراة, اجتمع قبل الحدث, ...
  9. Hebrew:טְרוֹם מִשְׂחָק, לְהִתְכַּנֵּס לִפְנֵי הָאֵירוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:предигра, веселиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передматчевий, збиратися і веселитися, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रीगेम, मज़े करना, ...

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