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
- (UK, dated, slang) Clipping of prefect.
- (slang, in the plural) Clipping of predrinks.
- (slang) Clipping of precum.
- (slang) Clipping of preparty.
- (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
- pres
- preing
- pred
- preed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preceding, aww, pasture, ger, meadow, front.
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