See Also: preen(medicine)
preen(1)(dictionary)
preen(2)(dictionary)
preen(dictionary)
preen gland(medicine)

preen (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Origin: Probably from Old French proignier; PRUNE1]
if a bird preens or preens itself, it cleans itself and makes its feathers smooth using its beak
to spend time making yourself look tidier and more attractive
preen yourself
::a girl preening herself in the mirror
to look proud and feel pleased because of something you have done
preen yourself
::He enjoyed the applause, preening himself like a pop star.