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af·​ter·​game | \ ˈaf-tər-ˌgām \

Definition of aftergame

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

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First Known Use of aftergame

1596, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aftergame

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

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“Aftergame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftergame. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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