noun
prepping
PREH-pihng
Prepping (noun) means the act of getting something or someone ready in advance. Example: “Prepping the vegetables took longer than actually cooking the meal.”
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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Rhymes for prepping
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What does “prepping” mean?
The word “prepping” means the act of getting something or someone ready in advance. In plain terms, getting ready ahead of time, or (informally) preparing for a doomsday-style emergency.
How do you pronounce “prepping”?
“Prepping” is pronounced PREH-pihng (/ˈpɹɛpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prepping” in a sentence?
Here is “prepping” used in a sentence: “Prepping the vegetables took longer than actually cooking the meal.”
What part of speech is “prepping”?
“Prepping” is a noun.
How many meanings does “prepping” have?
“Prepping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of getting something or someone ready in advance.
