Preppy vs Perky - What's the difference?
preppy | perky |
relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools
* 1999 , Detroit Rock City (movie)
A student of a prep school.
Lively or enthusiastic.
Standing upright; firm.
As adjectives the difference between preppy and perky
is that preppy is relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools while perky is lively or enthusiastic.As a noun preppy
is a student of a prep school.preppy
English
Alternative forms
* preppieAdjective
(en-adj)- So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?
Usage notes
Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.Noun
(preppies)Synonyms
* posh (UK)perky
English
Adjective
(er)- She answered with a perky smile and bounced off.
- The plant looks much perkier since I watered it.
- perky breasts