primped

Definition of primpednext
past tense of primp
as in dressed
to try to make yourself more attractive by making small changes to your clothes, hair, etc., especially while looking at yourself in a mirror The teenagers spent hours primping in front of the mirror on the day of the prom.

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Recent Examples of primped The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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dressed
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  • Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • The king arrived in Parliament dressed in the Robe of State, complete with velvet cape.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026

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“Primped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primped. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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