prepared something or someone in advance, often by cleaning, organizing, or getting ready.
Short for 'prepared,' a back-formation where 'prep' became its own verb. 'Prepare' comes from Old French 'preparer,' from Latin 'praeparare' (to make ready beforehand).
Prepping culture exploded in the 2000s—we now have 'meal prep,' 'rig prep,' and entire YouTube channels dedicated to 'prepping.' Language adapts to new lifestyles, and the shortening of words into punchier forms reflects our faster pace.
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