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preen - Dictionary definition and meaning for preen

PREEN

(verb) dress or groom with elaborate care
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
synonyms : dress , plume , primp
Chimpanzees primp themselves and their young with great care. -added by naila_inlas

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she is looking really preened.
(verb) pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
synonyms : congratulate
He stepped on the stage to collect his prize, preening himself like a superstar! -added by naila_inlas
(verb) clean with one's bill
"The birds preened"
synonyms : plume
The pigeons sat by the water trough and preened themselves till their feathers were smooth. -added by naila_inlas

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Duck preening itself

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(Tag: India) Preen ~ Rin; commonly used detergent bar in India used for cleaning clothes.. hence preening clothes.
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Mnemonics for preen

(Tag: ) Queen queens are generally trim
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