preppy
noun
prep·py
| \ ˈpre-pē
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variants:
or preppie
plural preppies
Definition of preppy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a student at or a graduate of a preparatory school
2
: a person deemed to dress or behave like a preppy
preppy
adjective
variants:
or preppie
Definition of preppy (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: relating to, characteristic of, or being a preppy
2
: relating to or being a style of dress characterized especially by classic clothing and neat appearance
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Other Words from preppy
Adjective
preppily
\ ˈpre-pə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
preppiness
\ ˈpre-pē-nəs
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noun
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noun
Examples of preppy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Some words people have used to describe the VSCO aesthetic are preppy but laid-back, beachy, trendy and basic, though sometimes basic can be associated with negative connotations. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Who Are the VSCO Girls Taking Over Social Media?," 15 Aug. 2019 Maybe people like the preppy, nautical-themed decor, or the convenience of a new dining spot just across from the National Aquarium. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Inconsistent food and service make for a frustrating dining experience at Inner Harbor’s Blackwall Hitch," 15 Aug. 2019 Tommy Adaptive, part of the Tommy Hilfiger brand, debuted in 2016, bringing the designer's signature sporty-preppy look to young people with disabilities. — Annie Groer, chicagotribune.com, "For people with disabilities, finding clothing that is stylish and meets their needs is getting easier," 7 Aug. 2019 Alas, Jacy is engaged to a preppy, conservative WASP named Vance — or maybe Lance, or Chance – forcing them to settle for mere friendship. — Mameve Medwed, BostonGlobe.com, "In Richard Russo’s “Chances Are...,” an incomplete reunion brings overdue revelations," 25 July 2019 Several commenters opted for Serena & Lily, whose stores are all built to feel like bright, airy homes—that just happen to have tons of classic furniture and preppy textiles to sell. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "We Asked What Home Decor Stores People Would Live in, and the Responses Are Amazing," 3 July 2019 One of the best things about the preppy puckered fabric? — Micaela English, Town & Country, "9 Things You Didn't Know About Seersucker," 7 June 2018 Holy crap, that preppy guy is the same guy as the homeless guy. — Los Angeles Times, "Kevin Bacon on his shockingly corrupt ‘City on a Hill’ FBI man and heroes vs. bad guys," 19 July 2019 Previously, Bailey helped increase Burberry’s revenues fivefold with his sleek, preppy take on British style. — Robert Williams, Fortune, "Burberry’s Stock is Having its Best Day in Seven Years," 16 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'preppy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for preppy
preppy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of preppy
US, informal + often disapproving
: someone who dresses or acts like a student at a prep school (such as by wearing neat, somewhat formal clothing or by using particular words and phrases)
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