English Explanatory Dictionary

on the game

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Working as a prostitute.

Pronunciation

En-au-on the game.ogg

Word forms

on the game

Etymology

UK late-19th century. However, the game as a euphemism for sexual activity dates to at least Troilus and Cressida (1602): "Set them down / For sluttish spoils of opportunity / And daughters of the game." Compare with the similar euphemism sport.

Synonyms

in the racket on the bash on the beat on the turf

Related words

gamester
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