1. students at or graduates of preparatory schools, typically characterized by conservative dress and privileged backgrounds
Usage: informal; plural of preppy

Examples

• The preppies at the country club wore polo shirts and khakis.
• She felt out of place among the preppies with their expensive clothes.
• The preppies dominated the tennis team at the exclusive academy.
• Many preppies went on to attend Ivy League universities.
• The movie portrayed preppies as wealthy but shallow characters.
• Local students sometimes clashed with the preppies from boarding school.