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Preppy vs Nerdy - What's the difference?

preppy | nerdy |

As adjectives the difference between preppy and nerdy

is that preppy is relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools while nerdy is being or like a nerd.

As a noun preppy

is a student of a prep school.

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)

    nerdy

    English

    (Nerd)

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (colloquial, derogatory, of a person) Being or like a nerd.
  • That guy is nerdy and weird.
  • (colloquial, derogatory, of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.
  • That is a nerdy song.
    I got a pair of nerdy glasses and clothes for Halloween.

    Synonyms

    * (like a nerd) nerdish

    See also

    * geeky