The event in which consumption of alcohol takes place prior to a party or night on the town. Usually just a small group of people gathered at a residence. A compulsory event for the typical alcoholic.
V. - Act of Drinking alcohol before you go out to the club to maximize your fun at the club while spending the least amount on extremely overpriced alcoholic beverages... cause a beer at home is like 60 cents... a beer at your favorite night club is like 6 bucks... (dont drink and drive)
Sometimes shortened to pre. A small party usually held in someone's house where people drink store bought alcohol before going out to a bar or club. This usually means they are tipsy or nearly drunk by the time they arrive, meaning they do not have to buy expensive drinks at the bar
Joe - "Are you going out tonight?"
Jason - "Yeah, Emma's parents are out of town so she's having predrinks at hers"
Joe - "Count me in"