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

But while there is a lot riding on the game, that’s not the primary cause, nor is a history of high blood pressure. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Tonight, Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users an opportunity to bet $20 on the game and earn $350 in FanCash when using promo code FOXNEWS350. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Whether receiver Malik Washington lines up much at running back will depend on the game and opponent. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea outran safety Avery Dixon on a 10-yard touchdown run, diving to the end zone pylon to finish a 75-yard drive on the game's opening series, and then Rule bulled in from the 3 to end a 90-yard march. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 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