pre-workout
/priː ˈwɜːkaʊt/
CommonA stimulant supplement taken before training. Also the feeling of being amped up on it.
Used literally about the supplement, but also as shorthand for any state of being weirdly wired or overly energized.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | pre-workout is hitting and i feel like i can move a building | The stimulant is working and the person feels very energized. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | took too much pre-workout and now i'm itching everywhere and can't sit still | Took an excessive dose and is experiencing side effects. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | can't sleep, took pre-workout at 6pm like an idiot | Late stimulant intake is causing sleeplessness. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | he texted me that fast because he was on pre-workout | Someone is acting very amped up and hyperactive. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to the supplement itself.
- Describing the jittery or amped state it causes.
- Joking about being too wired or intense.
Do not use it when
- You mean a general energy drink.Use “energy drink” instead.
Origin and context
Fitness supplement category that became a cultural object through gym meme culture. The tingling and intensity of strong formulas made it a reliable joke subject online.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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