verb
primp
PRIMP/prɪmp/
To make someone or something look neat or attractive with fussy care.
The young man primps before the mirror, adjusting his hair and collar.
Etymology
Probably an extension of the verb prim, “to dress up,” primp originally suggested dressing with affected precision. That emphasis on careful presentation underlies the sense of spending time attending to one's appearance.
More examples
- He spends ten minutes primping his hair before a date.
- The stylist primped the bride before the ceremony.
- Stop primping; your outfit looks fine.
Forms
primp · primps · primped · primping