ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pre

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹi/ · Part of speech preposition

Quick meaning: Pre is a preposition meaning Before (something significant).

Meaning

Before (something significant).

More Meanings

  1. (UK, dated, slang) Clipping of prefect.
  2. (slang, in the plural) Clipping of predrinks.
  3. (slang) Clipping of precum.
  4. (slang) Clipping of preparty.
  5. (slang) Clipping of pre-drink.

Example Sentences

“If a pre looked in now —” “Or Quelch—!” grinned the Bounder. “They'd have him!” said Bob Cherry. “Better wake him up.”
In the posting, Matthews said he wished that, “more blacks [sic] people would look into ancient beliefs of pre Christian Africa.”
This one's for a short and sweet pres before heading to the club. If you're aiming to get absolutely SMASHED in a short amount of time, this is the game for you!
This view alone is reason enough to book up this place for a girl's weekend. Imagine preing outside the city lights, playing the Lemonade visual album full blast on Apple TV.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include preceding, aww, pasture, ger, meadow, front.

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