prinking

present participle of prink

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Verb
  • The small reception desk seems tight on space, but most employees are out in the lobby welcoming guests, straightening pillows in the waterfront lounge, and primping the magnificent flower arrangements anyway.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Plus, check out the rest of her hair primping routine and some more on-sale options to shop during the retailer's Big Spring Sale below.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Best Petite Work Pants on Amazon Not to be overly dramatic, but dressing up for the office is basically my nightmare.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • Fans of the Spurs are also celebrating the NBA finals by dressing up their pets, mostly corgis, in the team's merch.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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“Prinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prinking. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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