Enter the word for search

primp

/prɪmp/

primpverb

primped

Past Simple

primped

Past Participle

primping

ing-form

/prɪmp/

Translations

se pomponnerSe dit surtout d’une toilette soignée, parfois un peu trop apprêtée.

She spent hours primping in front of the mirror before the big event.

Elle a passé des heures à se pomponner devant le miroir avant le grand événement.

Additional translations

se faire beauEmployé surtout quand le sujet est masculin; pour le féminin, on dit se faire belle.

Definitions

To groom oneself with care and attention to detail, often in a fussy or excessive manner.

She spent hours primping in front of the mirror before the big event.

To groom or arrange (hair, clothes, etc.) with meticulous or elaborate care.

He primped his hair for several minutes before the interview.

Synonyms

tidy up

dress up

fuss over

primpnoun

primps

/prɪmp/

Informal, countable; denotes a single act or short period of grooming oneself.

Translations

toiletteS’emploie pour une courte séance de mise en ordre de son apparence.

She had a quick primp in the restroom before the meeting.

Elle a fait une petite toilette dans les toilettes avant la réunion.

Definitions

An act or brief session of grooming oneself with careful attention to appearance.

She had a quick primp in the restroom before the meeting.