pre-eat

to eat a meal before going to a restaurant. The theory is that if you pre-eat, you will be less hungry, order less food, and save money. Sometimes, you can't really afford to eat out, but in order to maintain a social life, you have to agree to meet your friends in a restaurant once in a while. Pre-eating allows you to maintain your social life and avoid going broke.

Honey, Joe wants us to meet him for sushi tonight at Dojo's. If we pre-eat, the bill shouldn't set us back too much.

Even while pre-eating, I wasn't able to pay my monthly student loan payments.

I pre-ate a loaf of bread before meeting my colleague for dinner.

I've always been a big pre-eater.

pre-eat

To eat a snack or meal before going out for dinner, usually on a date.

"Dinner went ok, but the dishes were so small I would have starved if my date didn't let me finish half her plate!"

"Man, next time you better pre-eat!"

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pre-eating

The process of eating a small meal before you eat in order to work your way into a larger meal. This process is beneficial to prevent an upset stomach when one is extremely hungry, or to ensure that one does not spend too much buying a larger meal in order to satiate hunger. This process is not to be confused with snacking; pre-eating deals more with meals in smaller portions like appetizers or small microwavable meals.

I didn't eat anything ALL DAY! I need to pre-eat before we go to that buffet or I'll get myself sick.

John: Aww mann I'm still hungry. That cheeseburger didn't work.
Craig: Shoulda pre-ate.

I've been pre-eating for Thanksgiving all day. BRING IT ON!!

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pre-eat

to eat a small meal before a feast to lessen the temptation to engore oneself.

Before the date, I decided to pre-eat some almonds and an apple to avoid scarfing down the porterhouse in front of her.