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

Before Wednesday night’s matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings, the WNBA posted a video on social media showing stars Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers appearing to make a friendly $400 wager on the game. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Fans anticipate extended gameplay, deeper character insights for Jason and Lucia, and more details on the game's expansive world. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The energy, laser focus on the game and excitement among this group was a joy to witness. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

All players deserve fair play, safety, and sports are at their best when the focus is on the game, not on whether the integrity of the officials are up to standard. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 July 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