Preppie: meaning, definitions and examples
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preppie
[ หprษpi ]
social class
A preppie is a person, typically a young adult, who is associated with a certain social class characterized by privileged background and education. The term derives from 'preparatory school', often referring to students or graduates of elite private institutions. Preppies are usually depicted with a certain fashion sense that includes items like polo shirts, khakis, and loafers. The lifestyle may reflect values of exclusivity, wealth, and a penchant for traditional pastimes, such as sailing or golf.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He dressed like a preppie with his polo shirt and boat shoes.
- The preppies at the party stuck together in their familiar cliques.
- She attended a preppie school where everyone wore uniforms.
- The magazine featured stories about preppie culture and lifestyle.
- They made preppie friends during their summer vacation at the beach club.
Translations
Translations of the word "preppie" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prรฉppy
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคชเฅเคชเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Preppy
๐ฎ๐ฉ preppy
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะตะฟะฟั
๐ต๐ฑ preppy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท preppy
๐ช๐ธ preppy
๐น๐ท preppy
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ ํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ preppy
๐ธ๐ฐ preppy
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๅคๅญฆๆ ก้ฃๆ ผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ preppy
๐ฎ๐ธ preppy
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะตะฟะฟะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ preppy
๐ฒ๐ฝ preppy
Etymology
The term 'preppie' originated in the United States during the late 1970s, deriving from 'preparatory school,' which refers to private schools that prepare students for college. These institutions are often associated with affluent families who emphasize traditional education and social graces. The preppy subculture gained popularity in the 1980s, particularly among students attending Ivy League universities and other prestigious colleges. The defining characteristics of a preppie include not only their fashion sense and social activities but also their values, emphasizing manners, heritage, and a particular lifestyle. This phenomenon was popularized further by various media, including movies and books, depicting the lifestyle of preppy individuals, solidifying their image in American culture and leading to the establishment of a distinctive preppy style that remains recognizable to this day.