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prep (EN)
noun, verb

noun “prep”

singular prep, plural preps or uncountable
  1. (informal) preparation; the act or process of preparing something
    We did some prep before the meeting to ensure everything went smoothly.
  2. (UK) homework assigned to students
    She spent the evening doing her prep for school.
  3. a preparatory school
    He attended a prestigious prep in the countryside.
  4. a student or graduate of a prep school (a preppy)
    The preps at the party were wearing blazers and khakis.

verb “prep”

infinitive prep; he preps; past tense prepped; past part. prepped; ger. prepping
  1. (informal) to prepare
    She needed to prep the ingredients before cooking.