"predrinks" meaning in All languages combined

See predrinks on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From pre- + drinks, generalised from, for example, predinner drinks. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|drinks}} pre- + drinks Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} predrinks pl (plural only)
  1. (colloquial, informal) Alcoholic drinks consumed before a party, pub crawl or other social event. Tags: colloquial, informal, plural, plural-only

Alternative forms

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