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Preen
/prin/
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Preen
verb
(past & past part.
preened
; pres. part.
preening
)
1.
Clean with one's bill.
Synonym:
plume
.
2.
Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement.
Synonym:
congratulate
.
3.
Dress or groom with elaborate care.
Synonyms:
dress
,
plume
,
primp
.
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Words linked to "Preen" :
tog out
,
get dressed
,
fig out
,
fig up
,
trick out
,
gloat
,
rig out
,
congratulate
,
dress
,
attire
,
triumph
,
overdress
,
gussy up
,
crow
,
dress up
,
make clean
,
fancy up
,
trick up
,
preen gland
,
plume
,
set up
,
deck up
,
tog up
,
prink
,
arrange
,
deck out
,
get up
,
clean
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