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prep
1[prep]
noun
a preliminary or warm-up activity or event; trial run.
The race is a good prep for the Kentucky Derby.
preparation.
dealer prep on the car included.
the act of preparing a patient for a medical or surgical procedure.
adjective
preparatory.
a prep school.
involving or used for preparation.
the mortuary's prep room.
verb (used with object)
to prepare (a person) for a test, debate, etc.
to prepare (a patient) for a medical or surgical procedure, as by shaving and washing the skin with an antibacterial soap.
to prepare (a vehicle or craft) for sale, use, a test drive, or a race.
to prepare (something); make ready.
You can prep the onions and peppers in advance.
verb (used without object)
to prepare; get ready.
to prep for the game.
to attend a preparatory school.
PrEP
2[prep]
noun
pre-exposure prophylaxis: the prevention of a disease such as HIV or hepatitis A through the use of pills or vaccine, administered typically to those whose risk of contracting the disease is substantial.
prep.
3abbreviation
preparation.
preparatory.
prepare.
preposition.
prep.
1abbreviation
preparation
preparatory
preposition
prep
2/ ±č°łÉ±č /
noun
informalĢżshort for preparation preparatory school
verb
(tr) to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of prep1
Example Sentences
And how did your work, Amy, on āOnce Upon a Mattressā prep you for this or help you?
Youāve played one of the most popular vampires ever, and your prep for "Tarzan" was insane.
Chavez: And itās not always that you get as much prep time as we did.
You tell yourself, If I stay one more hour, I can finish this prep.
Red polo shirt, black pants from Kohlās, Dashboard Confessional and Weezer echoing from the kitchen while the prep crew scrubbed down the line.
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When To Use
Preps are people who live a preppy lifestyle, associated with young, rich, usually white men and their stereotypical fashion.
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