Pre-bound

When someone cheats on their significant other right before breaking up with them. Easing the transition into single life, and setting the stage for a rebound.

Molly was unhappy with her boyfriend Tommy for years. She slept with Johnny right before dumping Tommy. This helped bridge her gap (pun intended) into single life. she can now rebound off all of Johnny’s friends. “ hey John thanks for being her pre-bound, now I’m her rebound”.

Pre-bound by Windchaser June 21, 2018

Pre-bounding 

V. Like rebounding from a relationship, only done before the official ending of the relationship. Usually done when the end seems near and for self esteem purposes.

"Did you hear about Jennifer? She just dumped her boyfriend."
"Yeah, she was totally pre-bounding with Jason last weekend."

Pre-bounding by Miopunk June 10, 2008

prebound 

A romantic interest that one has while one is involved in another relationship. A new relationship to jump into at the end of the previous one, and possibly even the reason to break up with an old partner. Can also be used as a verb.

My God, Tess has the hots for Dennis and she's already going out with Marly. Looks like he's her prebound.

Tess just broke up with Marly, and she's going out with Dennis. Looks like she prebounded.

prebound by maianess January 17, 2007

prebound guy 

The guy who participates in a prebound. A relationship that occurs before another more serious relationship has ended.

"Dude, Bryan is totally the prebound guy! She hasn't even broken up with Jake!"

prebound guy by Sy Islam August 5, 2008

Prebound 

Similar to a rebound, but occurs before the relationship has actually ended.

"Dude, I don't just want to be a rebound"

"Don't worry man, you started doing stuff before she got dumped, it's totally a prebound"

Prebound by John9329 December 29, 2007

Prebound 

An extended romantic or sexual hookup that bides the time until a more serious relationship develops with another person.

"He's not my boyfriend, he's my prebound."

Prebound by DJ 007 April 8, 2006

Prebound 

The term given to an ex girlfriend/boyfriend that you thought was serious until someone better comes along that is actually worth your time.

Lauren: "Jill, you just got over a relationship and are now dating someone new? You are totally Rebounding!"

Jill: "Umm no.. my ex was a total prebound. I needed it to figure out what it is I REALLY want in a relationship. Just to pass the time. The one im dating right now is much more serious and waaay better!"

Prebound by bbAsh October 16, 2008