primp
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /prɪmp/
KK: /prɪmp/
intransitive verb
Definition
To groom or dress oneself carefully and with attention to detail.
Example
She took her time to primp before the big event.
Tense Forms
Past: primped
Past Participle: primped
Conversation
Are you going to primp for the party tonight?
Of course! I want to look my best.
Me too! I always take my time to primp before a big event.
Same here! It makes me feel more confident.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
preen
groom
fuss
Antonyms
neglect
slouch
dishevel
transitive verb
Definition
To groom or dress oneself carefully and with a lot of attention to detail.
Example
She took an hour to primp before the party, making sure her hair and makeup were perfect.
Tense Forms
Past: primed
Past Participle: primed
Conversation
I saw you primp before your date last night.
Yeah, I wanted to look my best!
It definitely paid off; you looked amazing.
Root Explanation
Primp originates from the Middle English 'primp', meaning to make neat or tidy, which is likely derived from the earlier word 'primping', meaning to dress or adorn oneself. The word reflects the action of preparing oneself with care and attention to appearance.
Memory Tip
Think of someone making themselves 'neat' or 'tidy' — that's what primp means, to prepare oneself carefully.
Visually Confused Words
pimp
uprip
rimpi
prism
grimp
crimp