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Preppy vs Prepster - What's the difference?

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Prepster is a synonym of preppy.



As nouns the difference between preppy and prepster

is that preppy is a student of a prep school while prepster is a student at a prep school.

As an adjective preppy

is relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools.

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)

    prepster

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A student at a prep school.
  • (US) A person who dresses or behaves in a way thought characteristic of such a student.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2009, date=January 22, author=Alan Feuer , title=A Place to Groove, Without Being Too Groovy, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=They are also hugely varied, and on a recent Friday night included hipsters, prepsters , fraternity boys in ball caps, soul men with their entourages, East Side girls in diamonds, Howard University grads and an old man pushing 70 in a navy flannel suit.}}

    Synonyms

    *preppie, preppy