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prepping

 

[ˈprɛpɪŋ ]

Definition

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.

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Word Description / Examples
prepping

Informal context, often used in casual conversation or in contexts implying urgency or survival situations.

  • He's busy prepping for the big game
  • We're prepping for a party tonight
prepare

A more general and formal term suitable for both spoken and written language, used when talking about making everything ready for something.

  • She spent the entire day preparing for her exam
  • We need to prepare for the upcoming storm
get ready

Everyday situations, typically informal or spoken language when talking about common daily activities.

  • I need to get ready for work
  • Get ready, we're leaving in 10 minutes
plan ahead

More formal or professional contexts, implies thinking or organizing activities in advance.

  • It's always good to plan ahead for a vacation
  • We need to plan ahead for the meeting next week

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'prepping' comes from the verb 'prepare', which means to make something ready or to set up.
  • It first gained popularity in English in the early 20th century, becoming commonly used in various contexts like cooking and education.

Culture

  • In recent years, the prepping movement has become more mainstream, with survivalists and urban preppers advocating for being ready for emergencies.
  • TV shows and documentaries, like those featuring doomsday preppers, have brought attention to the diverse reasons people feel inspired to prepare.

Psychology

  • Psychologists suggest that prepping can help reduce anxiety about uncertain future events by giving a sense of control.
  • Being prepared can also lead to improved decision-making and confidence in stressful situations.

Education

  • Prepping is essential in education—students often prep for exams by reviewing materials and studying in advance.
  • Teachers encourage students to prep for projects and presentations to boost their chances of success.

Technology

  • In the tech world, prepping can refer to preparing software or systems for updates, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
  • Cloud storage and backup solutions have made prepping data easier and more efficient, helping to prevent loss.

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