preppy
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• adjective
North American Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling the neat, classic, and conservative style of dress, speech, or manners associated with students at expensive private college-preparatory schools.
"He wore a classic preppy outfit consisting of khaki chinos, a pastel polo shirt, and leather loafers."
• noun
North American A student or graduate of an expensive private preparatory school, or a person who adopts the traditional, affluent clothing style and mannerisms associated with such schools.
"The campus coffee shop was popular with both artistic bohemian students and buttoned-down preppies."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in American English in the early 20th century from 'prep' (short for 'preparatory school') and the suffix '-y', originally referring to students at elite northeastern US private boarding schools.