primped; primping; primps
: to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
: to dress or groom oneself carefully
primps for hours before a date
Examples of primp in a Sentence
The girls spent hours primping in front of the mirror.
He primped his hair while waiting for his date.
Recent Examples on the Web
Torres, whose business is called My Pride Poodles, had brought Patrón to the hotel early, for primping.
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Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Shirlee was primping in the bathroom mirror, working patiently with her baby hairs, swirling a dollop of Ampro gel with Vaseline so that the gel wouldn’t crust up.
—Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
Several unisex bathroom stalls surround a central basin with vanities and sinks for handwashing and primping — as seen in brasseries in France.
—Jillian Mueller, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The bridal party can primp and prep in the dreamy Bride's Room, while the overall layout is perfect for relaxed entertaining all night long.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024
For teens who make primping a priority, this pick from Murphy is the ideal gift.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
If spending time primping your hair brings you joy, don’t worry, there are still hairstyles for you.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
On another piece of paper under my door came my personalized wellness plan for the week, which laid out all the ways in which I’d be prodded, poked, primped, and pricked (yes, there’s an in-house acupuncture specialist) over the coming week.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2023
Sometimes, all a tired design needs is a little primping to give it a fresh new look.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
Amanda Fortini, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Shirlee was primping in the bathroom mirror, working patiently with her baby hairs, swirling a dollop of Ampro gel with Vaseline so that the gel wouldn’t crust up.
—Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
Several unisex bathroom stalls surround a central basin with vanities and sinks for handwashing and primping — as seen in brasseries in France.
—Jillian Mueller, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The bridal party can primp and prep in the dreamy Bride's Room, while the overall layout is perfect for relaxed entertaining all night long.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024
For teens who make primping a priority, this pick from Murphy is the ideal gift.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
If spending time primping your hair brings you joy, don’t worry, there are still hairstyles for you.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
On another piece of paper under my door came my personalized wellness plan for the week, which laid out all the ways in which I’d be prodded, poked, primped, and pricked (yes, there’s an in-house acupuncture specialist) over the coming week.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2023
Sometimes, all a tired design needs is a little primping to give it a fresh new look.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
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“Primp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primp. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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: to dress or arrange in a careful or fussy manner
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