pregame

Meanings

1. A social gathering of friends who get together to drink before going out to a party or a sports game, in order to generate a slight feeling of intoxication before going out for the night.
2. A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game.
3. A period of time before an important event.

1. Taking place before, or in preparation for, a sporting event or other game.

1. To consume alcohol prior to an event.

Etymology

From pre- + game.