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

Players can watch live on Powerball's website and view replay clips on the game's YouTube channel. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Stidham whipped a pass to Pat Bryant on a comeback route for 15 yards on the game’s first play. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Every Confirmed Star Wars Zero Company Feature Listed on the game's Steam store page. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Willis led the starting offense to a touchdown drive on the game’s opening possession while showing promise as a passer and runner. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 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