Advertisement

View synonyms for primp

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of primp1

First recorded in 1795–1805; akin to prim 1
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of primp1

C19: probably from prim
Discover More

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


primordiumprimrose