Primp

/prɪmp/
verb

To fuss over one's appearance, typically in front of a mirror.

She spent an hour primping in front of the bathroom mirror before her date.
Visual representation of "primp" - To fuss over one's appearance, typically in front of a mirror

Often appears as...

  • primp in front of the mirror
  • primp for a date
verb

To fuss over one's appearance, typically in front of a mirror.

She spent an hour primping in front of the bathroom mirror before her date.
Visual representation of "primp" - To fuss over one's appearance, typically in front of a mirror

Often appears as...

  • primp in front of the mirror
  • primp for a date
Definition 1 of 1
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Informal Usage

Generally used in casual contexts when discussing personal grooming or vanity.

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Jenna loves to primp before going out with friends.
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Often Negative

Can imply that someone is spending too much time on their appearance, potentially viewed as vain or superficial.

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He's always late because he primps for ages.
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Not just for Women

While often associated with women, men can also primp.

Illustration for Not just for Women
Tom primped in front of the gym mirror.
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Informal Usage

Generally used in casual contexts when discussing personal grooming or vanity.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Jenna loves to primp before going out with friends.
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Often Negative

Can imply that someone is spending too much time on their appearance, potentially viewed as vain or superficial.

Illustration for Often Negative
He's always late because he primps for ages.
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Not just for Women

While often associated with women, men can also primp.

Illustration for Not just for Women
Tom primped in front of the gym mirror.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

Generally used in casual contexts when discussing personal grooming or vanity.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Jenna loves to primp before going out with friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Negative

Can imply that someone is spending too much time on their appearance, potentially viewed as vain or superficial.

Illustration for Often Negative
He's always late because he primps for ages.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not just for Women

While often associated with women, men can also primp.

Illustration for Not just for Women
Tom primped in front of the gym mirror.
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