PREEN


Meaning of PREEN in English

preen /priːn/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive and transitive]

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Origin: Probably from Old French proignier ; ⇨ ↑ prune 1 ]

1 . if a bird preens or preens itself, it cleans itself and makes its feathers smooth using its beak

2 . to spend time making yourself look tidier and more attractive

preen yourself

a girl preening herself in the mirror

3 . to look proud and feel pleased because of something you have done

preen yourself

He enjoyed the applause, preening himself like a pop star.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.