verb
prep
prehp
verb
1
To get something or someone ready in advance.
"The chefs spent the morning prepping vegetables for dinner service."
"She prepped hard for the job interview."
noun
1
Preparation, especially schoolwork done before class or work done before an event.
"He stayed up late finishing his prep for tomorrow's exam."
How to Use Prep
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual short form of "prepare" or "preparation."
When to use it
Informal, common in everyday and school/work contexts.
Common pairings
meal prep
prep work
prep for an exam
Word Forms
prepped past tense, preps singular
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