prep

²prep

verb

preppedprep·ping

Definition of PREP

intransitive verb

1

: to attend preparatory school

2

[short for prepare] : to get ready

transitive verb

: prepare; especially : to prepare for an operation or examination <nurses prepped the patient>

Examples of PREP

1. She spent all night prepping for the test.
2. The runners are prepping themselves for the race.
3. It took me about 20 minutes to prep the vegetables.

First Known Use of PREP

1915

Related to PREP

Synonyms: fit, fix, groom, lay, prepare, ready

Related Words: brace, fortify, gird, steel; batten, gather, gear up, mount; educate, indoctrinate, instruct, school, train, tutor; boot (up), prime; arrange, set, spread; arm, equip, forearm, furnish, outfit, provide, supply; incline, predispose; draft, draw up, frame; warm (up)

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