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: August 8, 2023
\PREEN\ verb
What It Means
To preen is to make ones's appearance neat and tidy or to behave or speak with obvious pride or self-satisfaction. In ornithology, preen means "to groom with the bill."
// She stood preening herself in front of the mirror.
// The award-winners were preening backstage.
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