ˈprimp verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: perhaps alteration of prim (II)
transitive verb
: to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
she primped her hair — Walt Sheldon
seems afraid to trust the strength of his material; he primps it with cute comment — Time
primp herself
intransitive verb
1. chiefly Scotland : to behave in a prim or affected manner
2.
a. : to dress up or groom oneself carefully
she's always primping in front of the mirror
primps for hours before a date
b. : to smarten things up : arrange things neatly
rearrange her magazine basket as she primps for callers — W.H.Whyte