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

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Sky forward-center Azura Stevens opened the team’s press availability, saying that security handled a fan incident and that the team was going to focus on the game. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 On the previous drive, Mingo hauled in a 53-yard touchdown on a go-ball down the left sideline to also make his offensive mark on the game. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 The mark Nick Chubb left on the game of football is undeniable. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Players can watch live on Powerball's website and view replay clips on the game's YouTube channel. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the game

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of on the game was in 1898

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“On the game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20game. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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