0 If a bird preens or preens itself, it cleans and arranges its feathers using its beak. --
Roald always spends ages preening (himself) before he goes out.
1 to feel very proud or satisfied with yourself because of an action or quality: --
The company preened itself for having taken on so many new employees last year.
The government is publicly preening itself on the latest trade figures.
2 (of a bird) to clean and arrange its feathers using its beak --
[ I ] As they preened in the sun, Evelyn snapped photos of them.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
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preen