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preen

/priːn/verb

उच्चारण प्रीन

सजना-सँवरना, बन-ठनकर खुद को निहारना

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  1. 1

    [T, I] often disapproving

    to spend a lot of time making yourself look attractive and admiring your appearance

    सजना-सँवरना, बन-ठनकर खुद को निहारना

    • He spent an hour preening himself in front of the mirror.

    Synonyms primp groom titivate

  2. 2

    [T] ~ yourself (on sth) disapproving

    to feel very pleased with yourself about something and show other people how pleased you are

    (अपनी उपलब्धि पर) इतराना, घमंड करना

    • The leader preened himself on his election victory.

    Synonyms congratulate yourself gloat pride yourself

  3. 3

    [T, I]

    (of a bird) to clean itself or make its feathers smooth with its beak

    (पक्षी का) चोंच से पंख सँवारना

    • A peacock was preening on the wall.