Primping: meaning, definitions and examples
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primping
[ ˈprɪmpɪŋ ]
personal care
Primping refers to the act of grooming oneself with particular attention to appearance. It typically involves actions like brushing hair, applying make-up, or adjusting clothing. People often engage in primping before social events, dates, or occasions where they want to look their best. The term conveys a sense of meticulous care and effort put into one's appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spent an hour primping before the party.
- He was primping in the mirror to look good for his date.
- The bride was primping for her big day with her bridesmaids.
- He always primps before going out with friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "primping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrumar-se
🇮🇳 सजाना
🇩🇪 herausputzen
🇮🇩 merapikan
🇺🇦 підготовка
🇵🇱 przygotowanie
🇯🇵 身支度する
🇫🇷 se préparer
🇪🇸 prepararse
🇹🇷 hazırlanmak
🇰🇷 차리다
🇸🇦 التحضير
🇨🇿 připravit se
🇸🇰 pripraviť sa
🇨🇳 打扮
🇸🇮 pripraviti se
🇮🇸 búa sig undir
🇰🇿 дайындау
🇬🇪 მზადება
🇦🇿 hazırlanmaq
🇲🇽 prepararse
Etymology
The word 'primp' comes from the early 19th century and is thought to have originated from the French word 'primpé', which is a diminutive form derived from 'prim' meaning neat or trim. It suggests a sense of refinement and elegance in personal presentation. The effort to look good has always been a part of human culture, and primping reflects the societal importance placed on appearance. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various forms of self-grooming and beautification practices, suggesting a more playful and lighthearted aspect of personal care.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,357, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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