College Slang

noun an athlete, especially in a school or college setting

• The school's star jock led the team to victory in the championship game.
• I heard that jock is throwing a party this weekend.
• That jock is always flexing in the gym.
• Don't be such a jock about it, learn to relax and have fun.

noun a social gathering before an event, typically involving drinking alcohol

verb to engage in pre-event drinking or socializing

• Before attending the event, the group decided to engage in pre-gaming at a nearby bar.
• We always have a blast pre-gaming before concerts.
• Let's get the party started by pregaming at my place!
• She considered reading the book's introduction as pregaming before diving into the complex plot.