prepping
word · lemma: prep
Definition
Getting ready for something by making all needed preparations. Often used informally to talk about organizing or getting things ready, especially food or emergency supplies.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; mostly spoken or casual writing. Common in the phrases 'meal prepping', 'prepping for an exam', or 'prepping for an emergency'. Rarely used in formal writing. Not the same as 'preparing', which is more formal.
Spanish: preparando - haciendo preparativosPortuguese (BR): preparando - fazendo preparativosPortuguese (PT): preparando - a fazer preparativosChinese (Simplified): 准备Chinese (Traditional): 準備Hindi: तैयारी करनाArabic: التحضيرBengali: প্রিপিং - প্রস্তুতি নেওয়াRussian: подготовка - приготовлениеJapanese: 準備すること - プリッピング（くだけた表現）Vietnamese: chuẩn bị (không trang trọng)Korean: 준비하기 - 프레핑(비격식)Turkish: hazırlık yapmak - hazırlama (resmî olmayan)Urdu: تیاری کرنا (غیر رسمی انداز)Indonesian: mempersiapkan (tidak formal)
Example Sentences
I'm prepping dinner for my family.
basic
She spent the weekend prepping for her exam.
basic
They are prepping the room for the meeting.
basic
I've been prepping my lunches ahead of time to save money.
natural
A lot of people are prepping for possible power outages.
natural
I've been prepping all day, but I'm still not ready.
natural