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pre.

Before (something significant).

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

prep/ˈpɹi/

  1. Before (something significant).

Where this word comes from

From Latin prae (“in front of”); see pre-.

noun/ˈpɹi/

  1. Clipping of predrinks.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · in-plural · slang · uncountable

  2. Clipping of precum.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · slang · uncountable

  3. Clipping of preparty.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · slang · uncountable

  4. Clipping of prefect.

    UK · abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · dated · slang · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Clippings.

verb/ˈpɹi/

  1. Clipping of pre-drink.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · slang

  2. Clipping of precum.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · slang
Where this word comes from

Clippings.

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