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Meaning of Pre | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈpɹi

Definitions

  1. The station code of Prince Edward in Hong Kong.
  2. Clipping of predrinks.
  3. Clipping of precum.
  4. Clipping of preparty.
  5. Clipping of prefect.

Equivalents

العربية قبل
Français pré
Português pré

Examples

“This one's for a short and sweet pres before heading to the club. If you're aiming to get absolutely SMASHED in a short amount of time, this is the game for you!”
“The formal is about 95 per cent hype and hysteria, and about 5 per cent actual formal, and the pre-formal gathering of parents and kids is about as hypey and hysterical as it gets... After the pres, the night mirrors the increasing pain of high heels as they go from shiny and exciting to plain uncomfortable.”
““If a pre looked in now —” “Or Quelch—!” grinned the Bounder. “They'd have him!” said Bob Cherry. “Better wake him up.””

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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