prink
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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to dress (oneself, etc) finely; deck out
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(intr) to preen oneself
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of prink
First recorded in 1570–80; apparently akin to prank 2
Example Sentences
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The half-dozen old maids in upper circles who had long since given up hope began to prink and perk themselves into an amazing state of rejuvenation,—revival, you might say.
From Her Weight in Gold by McCutcheon, George Barr
And Polly ran into her own room, to prink also, fearing that her friend might be ashamed of her plain costume.
From An Old-Fashioned Girl by Alcott, Louisa May
She'd stand and prink, and fix her hair Around her forehead with great care; And take some time to tie a bow That must, to please her, lie just so.
From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)
When I descend Towards their brink I stand, and look, And stoop, and drink, And bathe my wings, And chink and prink.
From Moments of Vision and Miscellaneous Verses by Hardy, Thomas
Scant time was given to the godmothers to change their shoes, skirts, and stockings, and to prink.
From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Addams, Jane
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