Pregame is a social gathering before a main event. It is the noun form of pre-game. It is a small party before the big party. It is a time to warm up. It is a time to connect. It is a time to save money. It is common in college and among young adults. It is a ritual.

Pregame is different from a kickback. A kickback is the main event. A pregame is the opening act. It has a purpose. It is a launchpad. It is a meeting point. It is a place to gather before moving on. The word sets the tone. It says, "The night is just beginning."

Related terms

• Pre-game: the verb, to drink before.
• Kickback: a casual gathering.
• Turn up: to party.
• Rage: to party hard.

Pregame is a good word. It is warm. It is inclusive. It does not demand much. It just asks for presence. A pregame can be in a dorm. It can be in a kitchen. It can be in a parking lot. The location does not matter. The people do. That is the point.