How to Pronounce "preppies"
word
ˈpɹɛpi
PREP-eez
pɹˈɛpi
prep-EEZ
Definition
'Preppies' refers to young people, usually from wealthy backgrounds, who attend or have attended expensive private schools and often have a distinctive, traditional style of dress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛpi
British English
pɹˈɛpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREP-eez
UK
prep-EEZ
Listen in Context
Many preppies wear polo shirts and khaki pants.
The preppies at school usually sit together.
Some movies show preppies as very rich and popular.
Back in high school, all the preppies drove nice cars.