v. primped, primp·ing, primps v.tr. 1. To dress or groom with meticulous or excessive attention to detail: I primped my hair for the date. Stylists primped the models before they appeared on the runway. 2. To spruce up or arrange carefully: "waiters in vests and neckties primping white tablecloths" (Pete Wells). v.intr. 1. To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care; preen. 2. To spruce something up or arrange something carefully. [Perhaps alteration of PRIM1.] |
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