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prep.

Preparation.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹɛp/

  1. Preparation.

    countable

  2. A preparatory race or workout.

    countable · uncountable

  3. Abbreviation of preposition.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · uncountable

  4. A prep school.

    countable · informal

  5. A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.

    countable · informal

  6. A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy. A person using the styles and mannerisms (especially in terms of fashion) associated with prep students.

    US · countable · derogatory · informal · slang · uncountable

  7. Homework; work set to do outside class time.

    UK · uncountable

  8. Nursery school; preschool.

    Australia · countable · uncountable

  9. Preparatory level; the last two levels or the fourth and fifth years of preschool; the two levels before first grade.

    Philippines · countable · uncountable

  10. Alternative form of PrEP.

    alt-of · alternative · countable · uncountable
verb/pɹɛp/

  1. To prepare.

    informal · transitive
    prep someone for something
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