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primp

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primp  (prmp)
v. primped, primp·ing, primps
v.tr.
To dress or groom (oneself) with meticulous or excessive attention to detail.
v.intr.
To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care; preen.

[Perhaps alteration of prim.]

primp [prɪmp]
vb
to dress (oneself), esp in fine clothes; prink
[probably from prim]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.primp - dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
attire, deck out, deck up, dress up, fancy up, fig out, fig up, rig out, tog out, tog up, trick out, trick up, gussy up, overdress, prink, get up - put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party"
dress, get dressed - put on clothes; "we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?"
Translations
primp
vtzurechtmachen; hair alsorichten; to primp oneself (up)sich fein machen, sich schniegeln
visich zurechtmachen


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More than 4,000 dogs and their owners from nearly 30 countries came together in June, armed with their hair straighteners and hairspray, to primp and preen their pedigree dogs to perfection.
This season, Sephora invites you in to primp and preen to your heart's content and indulge your fondest beauty wishes.
The ladies and gents' toilets are separated by another giant fishtank, and I enjoyed watching the men primp and preen themselves while I washed my hands.
 
 
 
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