have (got) game

have (got) game

slang

1. To be especially talented or adept at something, typically sports. I know that guy's small, but don't underestimate him on the court—he's got game. A: "Wow, she has game!" B: "Yeah, she used to play at the varsity level back in college." Lucas definitely has game. Did you see how easily he beat their goalie in the shootout?

2. To be very skilled at initiating a conversation with someone with the aim of having a romantic or sexual encounter with them. Wow, you got his number? Dang, girl, you've got game! He likes to think he has game whenever we're out at a club, but I have yet to see him take a girl home with him. You're too timid, man. That's why you have no game with the ladies.

See also: game, have

have game

slang To be good or adept (at something). Hey, I might be pushing 40, but I still have game—pass me the ball! Evan has no game with women. I mean, that girl he was just talking to laughed in his face and walked away! I don't want that dork on my team—he has no game at all!

See also: game, have

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have game

in. to have skill; to have spirit or willingness to get involved in the action. Man, I still have game! I can do this!

See also: game, have

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