PREPPY

Etymology

Adjective

preppy (comparative preppier or more preppy, superlative preppiest or most preppy)

relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools

Usage notes

Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.

Noun

preppy (plural preppies)

A student of a prep school. [from mid 20th c.]

Synonyms

• posh (UK)

Source: Wiktionary



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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