preen
preening; preened; preens
When a bird or a cat preens, it smooths its feathers or cleans its fur. When you preen, you primp and pay careful attention to how you're dressed and groomed, as if you're inviting the whole world to watch you.
You can also preen just by puffing yourself up and congratulating yourself for something. You've just landed your triple flip on the ski jump, and, as you swoosh to a stop at the foot of the hill and take off your skis, you preen as you make your way through the adoring crowd.
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clean with one's bill“The birds preened”
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synonyms:
plume
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type of:
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arrange, set up
put into a proper or systematic order
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clean, make clean
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
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arrange, set up
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dress or groom with elaborate care
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pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
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synonyms:
congratulate
Vocabulary lists containing preen
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