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preppy

Syllabification: (prep·py)
Pronunciation: /ˈprepē/
(also preppie)
informal, chiefly US
Definition of preppy

noun (plural preppies)

  • a student or graduate of an expensive prep school or a person resembling such a student in dress or appearance.

adjective (preppier, preppiest)

  • of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress:the preppy look

Origin:

early 20th century: from prep school + -y2

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