Definition of 'preen'
Example sentences containing 'preen'
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Mind you, it seems the blokes spend almost as much time preening in front of the mirror as the girls.The Sun (2011)
Instead of practising, yesterday the Towie star spent his time preening himself in front of a mirror.The Sun (2013)
DRY skin on your feet may be a sign of stress - perhaps as busy lives mean less time for personal preening.The Sun (2013)
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