pregame

[pree-geym]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of, relating to, or happening in the period just before a sports game.
The coach was interviewed in a pregame broadcast.
noting or relating to the consumption of liquor before attending a party or other event.
pregame drinking.

noun

an event or broadcast relating to and occurring just before a sports game.
Thirty people attended the pregame.

verb (used with or without object)

pregamed, pregaming

to drink liquor before going to (a party, game, or other event).
We pregamed at my house to save some money.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pregame¹

First recorded in 1910–15; pre- + game ¹

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Angel City FC players and staff wore T-shirts and read a pregame message declaring their support for immigrants on Saturday, a day of protest against ICE raids throughout Los Angeles.

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In response, Pancho Villa’s Army confined their band to their barracks and canceled their traditionally joyful pregame tailgate party Saturday.

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“It’s going to be an intense series,” Roberts said pregame.

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Shildt acknowledged the rivalry’s significance to fans in his pregame address, also anticipating a lively atmosphere for what he said “likely is the best rivalry in baseball.”

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The fans packed Angel Stadium last week, erupting when the star emerged from the dugout during pregame warmups, chanting “M-V-P” in his honor during the game.

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