preppie
/ˈprɛpi/
noun
- A person who attends or has attended a preparatory school (a private school that prepares students for college), or someone who adopts the style, manners, or attitudes associated with such students.
- The preppie wore a navy blazer and khaki pants to the party.
- She was teased for being a preppie because she always carried a lacrosse stick.
- Many preppies from the East Coast go to Ivy League colleges.
- A person who dresses in a classic, neat, and somewhat conservative style, often associated with brands like Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers.
- He looked like a preppie in his button-down shirt and loafers.
- Even in summer, the preppie refused to wear shorts without a belt.
- The store sells clothes that appeal to preppies and business casual shoppers.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a preppie or the preppie style.
- The school had a preppie vibe with its old brick buildings and manicured lawns.
- He spoke with a preppie accent that sounded like he came from New England.
- Her preppie outfit included a cable-knit sweater and a pearl necklace.