aftergame

noun

af·​ter·​game

ˈaf-tər-ˌgām

: a subsequent scheme or expedient undertaken to afford a chance of retrieval or improvement

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from after- after- + game game entry 1

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for aftergame

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