noun
prepping
PREH-pihng
noun
1
The act of getting something or someone ready in advance.
"Prepping the vegetables took longer than actually cooking the meal."
"A week of prepping went into the product launch."
2
Stockpiling supplies and skills in preparation for a feared disaster or emergency.
"He spends weekends prepping — canned food, water filters, the works."
How to Use Prepping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting ready ahead of time, or (informally) preparing for a doomsday-style emergency.
Common pairings
meal prepping
exam prepping
survivalist prepping
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_____ the vegetables took longer than actually cooking the meal.