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Preen Definition & Meaning

preen
verb
  1. clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
  2. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
  3. dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

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Frequently asked questions

What does preen mean?
clean with one's bill; "The birds preened" pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
What part of speech is preen?
Preen is a verb.
How many definitions does preen have?
Preen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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