primp

[ primp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to dress or adorn with care.

   Synonyms: prink, prettify, preen

verb (used without object)

1. to groom oneself carefully:

   The photographer waited while we primped.

   Synonyms: prink, prettify, preen

primp

/ prɪmp /

verb

1. to dress (oneself), esp in fine clothes; prink

Word History and Origins

Origin of primp¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; akin to prim ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of primp¹

C19: probably from prim

Example Sentences

For the first time in decades, Hollywood could—without looking retrograde—fill its frames with hot girls in tight clothes who lived to shop, primp and have sex.

From Time

The mood becomes tender, fluid, and unbearably wistful when the bar boys primp in front of their own mirror.

From The Daily Beast

But does encouraging women to primp and doll—in the name of equal rights—really foster equality?

From The Daily Beast

He aint git fur 'fo' he see Brer Fox comin' down de road all primp up.

From Project Gutenberg

The boys ran off to "primp," and what the girls did to make themselves lovely, Libbie said "was a caution!"

From Project Gutenberg

"I reckon the gals wouldn't primp so much either if they could see the insides of their prize-packages," he returned.

From Project Gutenberg

She ran to the mirror for a final primp before he should see her.

From Project Gutenberg

There was one season in particular that I was careful to primp up and look sassy.

From Project Gutenberg