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Peppy vs Preppy - What's the difference?

peppy | preppy |

As adjectives the difference between peppy and preppy

is that peppy is full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy while preppy is relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools.

As a noun preppy is

a student of a prep school.

peppy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy
  • :Cedric was not feeling peppy when he woke up two hours before dawn.

    • Synonyms

    * energetic, lively, perky, sparky, zippy * full of pep, full of vim and vigor

    Antonyms

    * enervated, exhausted, lethargic, solemn

    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)