pregame
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Meaning · English
To consume alcohol prior to an event.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In some cases, pregaming is a precursor to the “real” drinking that will take place later that night at house parties or bars, but sometimes students pregame in order to get drunk before heading out to social activities[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pregame” mean?
To consume alcohol prior to an event.
Is “pregame” formal or informal?
pregame is generally slang.