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smartening (up)

verb

present participle of smarten (up)
as in prinking

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  1. primping
  2. dressing up
Verb
  • Plus, check out the rest of her hair primping routine, below.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of primping
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  • Autumn is all about dressing up for transitional weather while keeping in mind seasonal hues, like burgundy, olive green, and camel.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Pinkchyu got a full shopping spree, which included Drizzy dressing up as a goth to match her energy.
    — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dressing up
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“Smartening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartening%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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