variants
or preppie
plural preppies
1
: a student at or a graduate of a preparatory school
2
: a person deemed to dress or behave like a preppy
variants
or preppie
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
Examples of preppy in a Sentence
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2024
She's also been sporting some relaxed preppy ’fits that nonetheless suit the high-tone vibe associated with the sport.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Aug. 2024
Its preppy buttons and ankle-skimming length work well from days at the office to days in the art studio, according to reviews.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The film explicitly acknowledges that their sibling rivalry is very Thor and Loki, though the dynamic here is different with Wilson playing uptight preppy to Momoa’s jocular biker viking.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2024
She's also been sporting some relaxed preppy ’fits that nonetheless suit the high-tone vibe associated with the sport.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Billie Eilish also performed, putting a preppy spin on her Ralph Lauren attire.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Aug. 2024
Its preppy buttons and ankle-skimming length work well from days at the office to days in the art studio, according to reviews.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Preppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preppy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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