Preppy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛ.pi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preppy is an adjective meaning (US, often derogatory) Being or relating to something (such as clothing) that is typical of students at prep schools.
Meaning
(US, often derogatory) Being or relating to something (such as clothing) that is typical of students at prep schools.
More Meanings
- (US) A student of a prep school.
Example Sentences
So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?
I'll pick you up after the party. Let's see, there'll be all that deep preppy conversation, preppy dancing, piles of preppy fun. Party starts at nine, I'll pick you up at nine fifteen.
Take off all your preppy clothes / You know, you're not foolin' / Anyone when you become / Somebody else 'round everyone else / You're watchin' your back like you can't relax / You're tryna be cool / You look like a fool to me
Word Forms
- preppier
- preppiest
- preppie
- preppies
Synonyms for preppy
Depending on context, synonyms include posh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collegey, schoollike, schoolish, prissy, prudelike, schoolgirlish.
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