preen

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 See also

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• Rhymes: -iːn

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to preen (third-person singular simple present preens, present participle preening, simple past and past participle preened)

1. (of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
2. To show off, posture, or smarm.
   • 1993, Scott Simmon, The Films of D W Griffith

     His preening self-satisfaction, chest thrown forward as he settles into a chair in his mansion...

   • 2004, Jude Deveraux, Counterfeit Lady

     He preened under her compliments.

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• primp