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Primp vs. Preen — What's the Difference?

Primp vs. Preen — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Primp and Preen

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Primp

To dress or groom with meticulous or excessive attention to detail
I primped my hair for the date. Stylists primped the models before they appeared on the runway.

Preen

To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.

Primp

To spruce up or arrange carefully
"waiters in vests and neckties primping white tablecloths" (Pete Wells).

Preen

To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.

Primp

To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care; preen.
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Preen

To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.

Primp

To spruce something up or arrange something carefully.

Preen

To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.

Primp

(intransitive) To spend time improving one's appearance, often in front of a mirror.

Preen

To dress up; primp.

Primp

(transitive) To dress in an affected manner.

Preen

To swell with pride; gloat or exult.

Primp

To be formal or affected in dress or manners; - often with up.

Preen

A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.

Primp

Dress or groom with elaborate care;
She likes to dress when going to the opera

Preen

Pin

Preen

Bodkin; brooch

Preen

(transitive) To pin; fasten.

Preen

To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.

Preen

To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.

Preen

(intransitive) To show off, posture, or smarm.

Preen

(transitive) To flatter.

Preen

(transitive) To comb; to make orderly.

Preen

(transitive) To trim up, as trees.

Preen

To improve the appearance of; groom; prettify.

Preen

A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth.

Preen

To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; - said of birds.

Preen

To trim up, as trees.

Preen

To dress (oneself) carefully or stylishly; to primp.

Preen

To pride (oneself) on one's accomplishments; to congratulate (oneself).

Preen

To dress up neatly and smartly; to make oneself well-groomed and well-dressed.

Preen

To feel proud of one's achievement; to swell or gloat.

Preen

Clean with one's bill;
The birds preened

Preen

Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

Preen

Dress or groom with elaborate care;
She likes to dress when going to the opera

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