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(one's) game

One's agenda, plan, or ulterior motive. I can't figure out why Janet is suddenly volunteering for the position she said she would never do. What's her game? Ah, so that's their game: buy up all the competition and then raise prices however high they want. What's your game, Susan? Why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden?
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game

1. adjective Interested in something. I'm busy right now, but Abby might be game to go to the mall with you. Sorry, but I'm not game for anything until I've had at least two cups of coffee. Sara and I are thinking of going out to lunch today. Are you game?
2. noun, slang Exceptional skill at a particular activity, usually a sport. Dude's got game. I just saw him dribble out of a triple team. Lucas definitely has game. Did you see how easily he beat their goalie in the shootout? Duh, I know I have no game—that's why I volunteer to sit out when we have too many players in gym class.
3. noun, slang The ability to successfully flirt with and seduce prospective sexual partners. That scrawny guy must have some serious game if he's taking that hot chick home with him! You're too timid, man. That's why you have no game with the ladies. I don't see what's so great about Ryan, but he must have game because the ladies always flock to him.
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game

mod. willing to do something. Is anybody game for some pizza?
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