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preppy

(US, often, derogatory) Being or relating to something (such as clothing) that is typical of students at prep schools.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, often, derogatory) Being or relating to something (such as clothing) that is typical of students at prep schools.

I'll pick you up after the party. Let's see, there'll be all that deep preppy conversation, preppy dancing, piles of preppy fun. Party starts at nine, I'll pick you up at nine fifteen.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US) A student of a prep school.

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