prinked

verb

past tense of prink
as in smartened (up)

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  1. dressed up
  2. primped
  3. dressed
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  • Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The mix is light, contemporary, and very flattering for those who want to look dressed up without appearing too studied.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressed up
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  • Hair that has never looked more posh or perfectly primped—I’m officially hooked.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • Troye Sivan arrives primped for the Prada dinner during Milan Fashion Week on June 21.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of primped
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  • Those pictures of members of the Potawatomi tribe ranging from youths to the elderly dressed in regalia — ceremonial attire and adornments worn at ritual gatherings — show how people choose to represent themselves to their community.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Con where the actor made a surprise appearance, dressed in character, and threw handfuls of candy at the foot of attendees.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressed
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“Prinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prinked. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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