prep
pronunciation
How to pronounce prep in British English:
UK [ prep]
How to pronounce prep in American English:
US [ prep]
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- Noun:
- preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Word Origin
- prep (n.)
- 1862, short for preparation. Prep school attested from 1895, short for preparatory school. First record of prep in the sense "student or graduate of a preparatory school" is from 1899 (also see preppie).
- prep (v.)
- slang shortening of prepare, 1908. Related: Prepped; prepping.
Example
- 1. How was the prep work done this time ?
- 2. Prep time : 10 minutescook time : 20 minutes
- 3. She spent the day in bed , reading a prep book for university entrance exams .
- 4. Setup a google account for sitemap , validate and prep for future submission .
- 5. Of course , we all know it 's a lot easier to eat healthy when you prep your meals .