Preen
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːn/
Preen (verb)
- When a bird cleans and arranges its feathers with its beak.
- To feel very proud and satisfied with yourself, often about your appearance.
- To make yourself look neat and tidy, often by fixing your clothes or hair.
Examples
- The parrot preened its feathers after a bath.
- Birds often preen to keep their feathers in good condition.
Common collocations: preen feathers, preen itself, preen oneself, preen with pride, preen clothes