| Front | preen |
|---|---|
| Back | preen /priːn/ verb [intransitive and transitive] 1if a bird preens or preens itself, it cleans itself and makes its feathers smooth using its beak 2to spend time making yourself look tidier and more attractivepreen yourselfa girl preening herself in the mirror 3to look proud and feel pleased because of something you have donepreen yourselfHe enjoyed the applause, preening himself like a pop star. |
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