What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
titivated
Example
She titivated her hair before going out for the evening. [titivated: verb]
Example
The designer titivated the dress with some additional embellishments. [titivated: past participle]
primp
Example
She spent hours primping in front of the mirror before her date. [primping: gerund]
Example
He primped his hair and straightened his tie before the job interview. [primped: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Primp is more commonly used than titivate in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between titivated and primp?
Titivate is more formal than primp and is typically used in more professional or academic contexts.
