Primp: meaning, definitions and examples

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primp

 

[ prษชmp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

personal grooming

To primp means to groom oneself carefully in order to make oneself more attractive. This often involves styling hair, applying makeup, or adjusting clothing. The term suggests a meticulous and somewhat vain approach to personal appearance. Primping can be a part of one's daily routine or specifically done for special occasions.

Synonyms

groom, neaten, preen, tidy up

Examples of usage

  • She took an hour to primp before the party.
  • He primped his hair in front of the mirror.
  • The actress primps backstage before her big performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "primp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esnobar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herausputzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merapikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ะฐัˆะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przygotowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ—ใ‚ƒใ‚Œใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se pomponner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arreglarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผzel gรถrรผnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์žฅํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upravit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upraviลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๆ‰ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ั–ะบั‚ะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arreglarse

Etymology

The word 'primp' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the combination of the word 'prim,' which means neatly dressed or precise in appearance, and the verb 'to primp,' which means to groom oneself. It has its roots in the Middle English word 'prym,' which means 'to make neat or trim.' The notion of primping is often associated with an exaggerated concern for one's appearance, reflecting cultural values regarding beauty and presentation. In modern usage, it has become commonplace to refer to various grooming rituals and beauty preparations as primping, especially in contexts related to preparing for social events.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,204, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.