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

Big Ten replay officials determined a second was left on the game clock when the ball touched an out-of-bounds WMU player on what ended up being the second-to-last play of the game. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The balance between competition and comedy collaboration varies widely depending on the game being played and the personal dynamics between cast members. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

As a result, one second was placed back on the game clock and an additional play was awarded. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Outside of being a model on the game show, Arbeláez is also an influencer and fitness coach, per her Instagram. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 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