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prep
1[prep]
noun
a preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run.
The race is a good prep for the Kentucky Derby.
preparation.
dealer prep on the car included.
the act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.
adjective
preparatory.
a prep school.
involving or used for preparation.
the mortuary's prep room.
verb (used with object)
to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.
to prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.
to prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.
to prepare (something); make ready.
You can prep the onions and peppers in advance.
verb (used without object)
to prepare; get ready.
to prep for the game.
to attend a preparatory school.
PrEP
2[prep]
noun
pre-exposure prophylaxis: the prevention of a disease such as HIV or hepatitis A through the use of pills or vaccine, administered typically to those whose risk of contracting the disease is substantial.
prep.
3abbreviation
preparation.
preparatory.
prepare.
preposition.
prep.
1abbreviation
preparation
preparatory
preposition
prep
2/ prɛp /
noun
informal, short for preparation preparatory school
verb
(tr) to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure
Word History and Origins
Origin of prep1
Example Sentences
In high school, he rode the bus four hours a day — from Watsonville to San José and back again — to attend a college prep academy on a work-study scholarship.
Content under the #RaptureTok ranges from solemn warnings to earnest prep, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek advice.
I even had to do my own prep.”
What have you been doing to prep for this evening, Glenn?
Lady Mary navigates taking over Downton Abbey, Edith finds her strength, Robert Crawley must settle into his new role with Cora’s help, and other character reminders to prep for “The Grand Finale.”
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When To Use
Preps are people who live a preppy lifestyle, associated with young, rich, usually white men and their stereotypical fashion.
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