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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 |
adverb + (v.)preen
around, bit, generally, largely, slightly, somewhat
(v.)preen
+ noun
bar,
beak,
benefactor,
bird,
breast,
camera,
cat,
crystal,
dancer,
dress,
feather,
forest,
hen,
laughter,
limb,
lip,
mirror,
nail,
neck,
oil,
others,
peacock,
perch,
pintail,
plumage,
portrait,
posture,
prancing,
pride,
puff,
reflection,
stage,
strut,
vanity,
wing
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