primp

🇬🇧 UK/primp/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To spend time carefully grooming or tidying one's appearance, often in front of a mirror

精心打扮,梳妆

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
primpother
=primp

Common Collocations

  • 1.primp in the mirror对着镜子梳妆打扮
  • 2.[primp and preen]精心打扮、臭美
  • 3.[primp oneself up]把自己收拾得漂漂亮亮

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She spent an hour primping in front of the mirror before the gala dinner.

  • 2.

    He primped his hair one last time before stepping onto the stage.

  • 3.

    Stop primping and let's go — we're already late!

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