preppy
Preppy (adj) means resembling the neat, conservative style of clothing associated with private prep-school students. Example: “She showed up in a preppy outfit — pastel polo, chinos, and loafers.”
How to use preppy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a clean-cut, upper-middle-class private-school look or attitude.
Word forms
preppier comparative, more preppy comparative, preppies plural, preppiest superlative, most preppy superlative
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She showed up in a _____ outfit — pastel polo, chinos, and loafers.
Etymology
Built from "prep" (short for preparatory school) plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y".
Rhymes for preppy
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What does “preppy” mean?
The word “preppy” means resembling the neat, conservative style of clothing associated with private prep-school students. In plain terms, describes a clean-cut, upper-middle-class private-school look or attitude.
How do you pronounce “preppy”?
“Preppy” is pronounced PREH-pee (/ˈpɹɛ.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “preppy” in a sentence?
Here is “preppy” used in a sentence: “She showed up in a preppy outfit — pastel polo, chinos, and loafers.”
What part of speech is “preppy”?
Depending on how it is used, “preppy” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “preppy” have?
“Preppy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling the neat, conservative style of clothing associated with private prep-school students.