primping US
ˈprɪmpɪŋ
See also: preening (UK)
Definition

Definition of primping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

self-careUScareful grooming and attention to personal appearanceUS
  • She spent an hour primping before the party.
grooming preening

Adjective

1.
appearanceexcessively concerned with appearance
  • His primping attitude annoyed his friends.
grooming preening
2.
groomingengaged in meticulous grooming or dressing
  • She was primping before the big event.
grooming preening
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Origin of primping

Unknown

Examples of primping in a sentence

  • Primping is common before important interviews.
  • Her primping behavior before the party was exhausting.
  • He spent hours in front of the mirror, primping for the date.
  • The primping cat spent hours licking its fur.
  • His primping habits made him late for work.

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  1. French:pomponnage, coquet, ...
  2. German:Herausputzen, übertrieben eitel, ...
  3. Italian:curarsi, vanitoso, ...
  4. Spanish:acicalamiento, presumido, ...
  5. Portuguese:arranjo pessoal, vaidade, ...
  6. Chinese:梳妆打扮, 过分注重外表, ...
  7. Japanese:身だしなみ, 外見にこだわる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْمِيل, مُبالِغ في التَّزَيُّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְיַפְיְפוּת, מִתְיַפְיֵף, ...
  10. Russian:прихорашивание, озабоченный внешностью, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наведення краси, пихатий, ...
  12. Hindi:सजना-सँवरना, दिखावटी, ...
primp US
prɪmp
See also: preen (UK)

Definition of primp - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
groomingRareUSspend time making minor adjustments to one's appearanceRareUS
  • She primped in front of the mirror before the party..
groom preen
2.
fine dressingRareUSdress oneself in fine clothesRareUS
  • She primped in her best dress for the event.
dress up groom
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Origin of primp

Dutch, primpen (to dress up)

Examples of primp in a sentence

  • They primped for hours before the photo shoot.
  • He primped for hours before the gala.
  • They primped in their finest attire for the wedding.

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  1. French:se pomponner, s'habiller élégamment, ...
  2. German:sich zurechtmachen, sich fein machen, ...
  3. Italian:prepararsi, agghindarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:acicalarse, vestirse, ...
  5. Portuguese:arranjar-se, vestir-se, ...
  6. Chinese:精心打扮, 打扮, ...
  7. Japanese:身だしなみを整える, 着飾る, ...
  8. Arabic:تأنق, تَأَلَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְיַפֵּות, לְהִתְלַבֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:прихорашиваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:причепурюватися, вбиратися, ...
  12. Hindi:सजना, सजधज करना, ...
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