insidegame
nounUK /ˈɪnsaɪdɡeɪm/
US /ˈɪnsaɪdɡeɪm/
A game played by people who know each other well and share secret rules.
The kids invented an insidegame with their own special hand signals.
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2. A strategy used by a group to gain an unfair advantage over outsiders.
Critics called the hiring process an insidegame rigged for friends of the boss.
3. Knowledge or tactics understood only by people within a particular group.
Learning the insidegame of the stock market takes years of experience.
4. In sports, play focused on clever positioning and tactics rather than raw power.
The coach praised the team's insidegame, especially their passing in tight spaces.