prep

(prep)

adjective

☆ preparatory: a prep school

intransitive verb prepped, prepping

  1. to attend a preparatory school
  2. to prepare oneself by study, training, etc.

transitive verb

to prepare (a person or thing) for something; specif., to prepare (a patient) for surgery, childbirth, etc.

  1. preparation
  2. preparatory
  3. preposition

See prep in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Informal
Preparatory: a college prep course; did extensive prep work for the interview.
noun
  1. Informal A preparatory school.
  2. Informal Preparation: Daily practices are the best prep for the upcoming track meet.
  3. Chiefly British The preparing of lessons; homework.
  4. Informal A preppie.
verb prepped prepped, prep·ping, preps
Informal
verb, intransitive
  1. To be enrolled in and attend a preparatory school.
  2. To study or train in preparation for something.
verb, transitive
  1. To prepare (someone) for a medical examination or surgical procedure.
  2. To prepare or prime: prep a surface for painting.

abbreviation
preposition

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