preppy

English

Alternative forms

• preppie

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈprɛpi/
• Rhymes: -ɛpi

Etymology

prep +‎ -y, with a doubling of the p to ensure proper pronunciation.

Adjective

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

1. 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)

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

Synonyms

• posh (UK)

Translations

student of a prep school

• Finnish: yksityiskoulun opiskelija
• 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)