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Primping: meaning, definitions and examples

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primping

 

[ ˈprɪmpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

grooming, preening, priming

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.