prink

verb

Definition of prinknext
as in to primp

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  1. primp
  2. preen
  3. dress
Verb
  • Handlers at the 2024 National Dog Show Presented by Purina spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about getting different breeds ready for the big event and the amount of primping required.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon Bring the Spa Home With This Facial Steamer Turn your bathroom into a spa with this facial steamer kit that comes with eight tools to primp and prod the skin, just like a professional.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of primp
Verb
  • She’s doe-eyed and eager and preening with Grande adopting a mid-century affectation, à la Gloria Grahame in Oklahoma!
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The Chargers preened, all right, with Herbert heaving two second-half touchdown passes.
    Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of preen
Verb
  • Three tiered aft decks include a beach club, two pools, a gym, and a sauna, while the forward section is reserved for the owner’s suite with an office, dressing room, ensuite, and private foredeck.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • He was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing a maroon sweater over a light-colored shirt, and a pair of chinos.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dress
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