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A student at or a graduate of a (usually private) school for students who intend to go to college.

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  • Last night, Mark Paul Gosselaar, who played hero Zack Morris (aka preppie), appeared on Fallon to promote his new show,
  • KING: When they say "preppie," what did his father do?
  • "This is the time for real clothes that you can wear," said Miuccia Prada backstage after her much-applauded 'preppie' winter collection.
  • It ` s another handsome, cool preppie guy, clean cut.
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