Primp definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary PRIMP, v.i. To be formal or affected. [Not English, or ... likes to dress when going to the opera" [syn: preen, primp, plume, dress] Merriam Webster's verb Etymology: perhaps alteration of ... smart. Etymology: dial. var. of PRIM Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primp Primp, v. i. & t. [Cf. Prim, a.] To be formal or ... overdress, paint, plume, prank, prank up, preen, prettify, pretty up, primp up, prink, prink up, rag out, redecorate, redo, refurbish, ...
... likes to dress when going to the opera" [syn: preen, primp, plume, dress] Merriam Webster's I. noun Etymology: Middle English ... the uropygial gland 2. to dress or smooth (oneself) up ; primp 3. to pride or congratulate (oneself) for achievement intransitive verb ... up, manicure, ornament, paint, pique, plume, prank, prank up, prettify, primp, primp up, prink, prink up, redecorate, redo, refurbish, set off, set ...