Preen — Defs

01 n. A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth.

02 v. t. To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; -- said of birds.

imp. & p. p. Preened; p. pr. & vb. n. Preening

1.
To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; -- said of birds.
2.
To trim up, as trees.[Prov. Eng.]
3.
To dress (oneself) carefully or stylishly; to primp.
4.
To pride (oneself) on one's accomplishments; to congratulate (oneself).

03 v. i. To dress up neatly and smartly; to make oneself well-groomed and well-dressed.

1.
To dress up neatly and smartly; to make oneself well-groomed and well-dressed.
2.
To feel proud of one's achievement; to swell or gloat.