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preen
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- pronunciation:
- prin
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
preens, preening, preened |
| definition 1: |
to trim and clean (feathers), as a bird does.
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| definition 2: |
to dress or groom (oneself) with great attention and self-admiration; primp.
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| definition 3: |
to show or have great pride and satisfaction in (oneself).
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| related words: |
groom, pride, spruce |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp.
How long has he been in the bathroom now, preening in front of the mirror? |
| definition 2: |
to exult in one's own appearance or accomplishments.
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| related words: |
dress, gloat |
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