English Explanatory Dictionary

primp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To spend time improving one's appearance, often in front of a mirror.
  2. To dress in an affected manner.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪmp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-primp.wav

Word forms

primp primps primping primped

Etymology

16th century, a variant of prim.

Related words

preen

Derived words

primper primpingly primp up primpy
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