Etymology
The word "prep" is derived from the Latin word "prae", meaning "before" or "in front of".
Meaning
In modern English, "prep" has several meanings:
Origin
The word "prep" first appeared in the early 19th century as a shortened form of "preparatory". By the mid-19th century, it had become a common term for students at preparatory schools.
In the 20th century, the word "prep" began to be used more broadly to refer to a certain style of dress and behavior associated with upper-class or wealthy individuals who attended preparatory schools. This sense of the word has become increasingly common in recent decades.
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