preen
intransitive verbTo smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.
intransitive verbTo trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.
intransitive verbTo dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.
intransitive verbTo take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.
intransitive verbTo dress up; primp.
intransitive verbTo swell with pride; gloat or exult.
nounA pin.
nounA bodkin; a brooch.
nounA forked instrument used by clothiers in dressing cloth.
