preing

preing
 n.— «“Pre” is no longer a prefix placed in front of a word meaning “before.” In Jamaica today if someone is “preing” you it means they are checking out or observing you.» —“Withdrawals and apologies” by Heather Robinson Jamaica Gleaner (Kingston) May 4, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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