on the game

phrase

British, informal

: working as a sex worker

She always had a lot of money, but I didn't know she was on the game.

Examples of on the game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fanatics Sportsbook is offering promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 on a $20 wager on the game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

An opening-drive touchdown could go a long way, especially this week against a Chargers defense that has forced a turnover on the game’s opening drive three straight weeks. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

The Chiefs went three-and-out and punted on the game’s opening drive. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Leaving that extra time on the game clock gave the Rams more time for a field goal to take a 16-0 lead. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for on the game

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame