preened; preening; preens
Definition of preen
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
of a bird
: to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
2
: to dress or smooth (oneself) up : primp
3
: to pride or congratulate (oneself) on an achievement
1
: to make oneself sleek
2
: to behave or speak with obvious pride or self-satisfaction
preen
nounDefinition of preen (Entry 2 of 3)
preen
verb (2)
preened; preening; preens
Definition of preen (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of preen was before the 12th century
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