preppy

English

Alternative forms

preppie

Etymology

prep +‎ -y

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɛpi/
Rhymes: -ɛpi

Adjective

preppy (comparative preppier or more preppy, superlative preppiest or most preppy)

relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools
- 1999, Detroit Rock City (movie)
  So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?

Usage notes

Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.

Noun

preppy (plural preppies)

A student of a prep school. [from mid 20th c.]

Synonyms

posh (UK)

Translations

student of a prep school

Finnish: lukiolainen (fi) (high school level); yksityiskoulun oppilas (in private prerp school)
Portuguese: mauricinho m (Brazilian slang)

Spanish: cheto m (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay), cuico m (Chile), fresa m (El Salvador, Mexico), gomelo m (Colombia), jailón m (Bolivia), jevito m (Dominican Republic), pijo m (Spain), pipi m (Costa Rica), pituco m (Peru), sifrino m (Venezuela), yeyé m (Panama)

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