PRINK


Meaning of PRINK in English

v. 1 tr. (usu. refl.) a make (oneself etc.) smart. b (foll. by up) smarten (oneself) up. c (of a bird) preen. 2 intr. dress oneself up.

[ 16th c.: prob. f. prank dress, adorn, rel. to MLG prank pomp, Du. pronk finery ]

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