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🪞preen

verb
/priːn/
preemptive preengage

Meaning

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

Example Sentences

She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.

Synonyms

groom, primp, tidy, flaunt, boast

Antonyms

neglect, ignore

Collocations

preen feathers, preen oneself, preen in front of mirror

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