Associations to the word «Preen»

Wiktionary

PREEN, noun. A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
PREEN, noun. (dialectal) pin
PREEN, noun. (dialectal) bodkin; brooch
PREEN, verb. (transitive) To pin; fasten.
PREEN, verb. (of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
PREEN, verb. To show off, posture, or smarm.
PREEN, verb. (UK) (dialect) (dated) To trim up, as trees.

Dictionary definition

PREEN, verb. Clean with one's bill; "The birds preened".
PREEN, verb. Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement.
PREEN, verb. Dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera".

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb