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Preppier vs Prepper - What's the difference?

preppier | prepper |

As an adjective preppier

is (preppy).

As a noun prepper is

(uk|slang) a student at a prep school or prepper can be a survivalist; one who actively prepares for emergencies.

preppier

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (preppy)

  • preppy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * preppie

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools
  • * 1999 , Detroit Rock City (movie)
  • So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?

    Usage notes

    Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.

    Noun

    (preppies)
  • A student of a prep school.
  • Synonyms

    * posh (UK)

    prepper

    English

    Etymology 1

    From prep (in (prep school)) + (-er).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK, slang) A student at a prep school.
  • (UK, slang) Prep school.
  • *2010 , Stephen Fry, The Fry Chronicles :
  • *:‘We have a vacancy at a very nice little prepper in North Yorkshire. Cundall Manor.’
  • Etymology 2

    See prepare.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A survivalist; one who actively prepares for emergencies.