Prepping: meaning, definitions and examples

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prepping

 

[ ˈprɛpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emergency

The act of preparing for an emergency or disaster, including gathering supplies, making a plan, and practicing safety procedures.

Synonyms

get ready, plan ahead, prepare

Examples of usage

  • We spent the weekend prepping for the hurricane that was forecasted to hit our area.
  • She was prepping her emergency kit with non-perishable food and water.
  • The family prepped their home by boarding up windows and securing loose items in the yard.

Translations

Translations of the word "prepping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparação

🇮🇳 तैयारी

🇩🇪 Vorbereitung

🇮🇩 persiapan

🇺🇦 підготовка

🇵🇱 przygotowanie

🇯🇵 準備 (じゅんび)

🇫🇷 préparation

🇪🇸 preparación

🇹🇷 hazırlık

🇰🇷 준비 (준비)

🇸🇦 تحضير

🇨🇿 příprava

🇸🇰 príprava

🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)

🇸🇮 priprava

🇮🇸 undirbúningur

🇰🇿 дайындық

🇬🇪 მზადება

🇦🇿 hazırlıq

🇲🇽 preparación

Etymology

The term 'prepping' originated from the word 'prepare', which dates back to the 15th century. It evolved to 'prepping' in modern usage, especially in the context of emergency preparedness. The concept of prepping has gained popularity in recent years due to increased awareness of natural disasters and other emergencies.