Associations to the word «Preen» - Word Associations Network

Noun

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.

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".

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