preen

Meanings

• Verb

  To clean and groom oneself, particularly birds

  - "The bird preens its feathers to keep them in good condition."
  - "After a bath, the bird spends time preening itself."

• Verb

  To arrange or display something neatly or elegantly

  - "The curator spent hours preening the museum exhibit."
  - "The bride preened herself in front of the mirror before the wedding."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preen
green , lean , mean , scene

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Variants

List of all variants of preen that leads to same result
preen , preened , preener , preeners , preening , preens

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to prime or prepare' in Middle English, later came to mean 'to clean or groom oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'preen' is derived from the Middle English word 'prenen', meaning 'to prime or prepare'.

2. Birds preen their feathers to maintain their waterproofing and insulation.

3. The term 'preen' has been used in various fields, including computer science and finance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grooming: The act of cleaning and maintaining one's appearance.

2. Self-care: The practice of taking care of one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

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Culture

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In literature, 'preen' has been used to describe the self-absorbed behavior of characters, particularly in the context of vanity.

How to Memorize "preen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird cleaning its feathers one by one.
   - Visualize yourself or someone else taking care of their appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a well-groomed bird or person.
   - Think of the word 'grooming' when you see or hear the word 'preen'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pretty Birds Enjoy Enhancing Neatness' to remember the meaning of 'preen'.

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