Meaning & use
preppy
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relating to or resembling the neat, conservative style of dress associated with students at expensive private schools.
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He showed up in a preppy outfit of khakis, a blazer, and boat shoes.
The store specializes in preppy clothing like polo shirts and pastel sweaters.
A note on using this word
Originally American slang derived from 'prep school,' now used broadly to describe a clean-cut, traditional style.
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