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prepping

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpɹɛpɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -ɛpɪŋ
  • CMU ARPABET: P R EH1 P IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The action or process of preparing something, or preparing for something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The prepping of this salad will seem easy in comparison with the cooking and baking we've been doing.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The action or process of preparing something, or preparing for something.

The practice of making active preparations for a possible catastrophic disaster or emergency, typically by stockpiling food, ammunition, and other supplies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, uncountable

Examples

  • Prepping doesn't have to be hard; there are lots of easy things you can do to make sure that you have water, food, medicine, and warmth in the event of a power outage.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of prep

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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