prep

noun9

1. •
   the work someone does to get ready for something such as a meal, a test or an operation

   • There was a bit of prep to set the drill press up for the operation. First, the table had to be rotated 90 degrees. Next, I had to set up a fence to cut each tenon exactly on center. — 2026
2. •
   A preparatory race or workout.
3. •
   (informal) A prep school.
4. •
   (UK) Homework; work set to do outside class time.
5. •
   (informal) A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.
6. •
   (informal, slang) A person using the styles and mannerisms (especially in terms of fashion) associated with prep students.
7. •
   (Australia) Nursery school; preschool.
8. •
   (Philippines) Preparatory level; the last two levels or the fourth and fifth years of preschool; the two levels before first grade.
9. •
   Abbreviation of preposition.

verb1

1. •
   (informal) To prepare.

adjective1

1. •
   Abbreviation of prepositional.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of preposition.

noun1

1. •
   Acronym of pre-exposure prophylaxis.

   • ‘We talked about it at the beginning and said it would be fine. Are you on PrEP?’ ‘Of course, babes! I was first in the queue! So you both see other guys?’ — 2020