prink

[prɪŋk]

prink Definition

to spend too much time making yourself look attractive.

Using prink: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prink" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She spent hours prinking herself before the party.

  • Example

    He was prinking in front of the mirror for so long that he was late for the meeting.

prink Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prink

Phrases with prink

  • to spend a lot of time making oneself look attractive

    Example

    She was prinking and preening herself for hours before the date.

  • prink up

    to make something look more attractive by adding decorative elements

    Example

    She decided to prink up the living room with some colorful cushions and curtains.

  • to dress up or decorate oneself or something in an elaborate or showy manner

    Example

    The team prinked out their car with balloons and ribbons for the parade.

Origins of prink

from Middle English 'pranken', meaning 'to adorn oneself'

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Summary: prink in Brief

'Prink' [prɪŋk] is a verb that means to spend too much time making oneself look attractive. It is often used in phrases like 'prink and preen,' which denotes spending a lot of time on one's appearance, and 'prink up,' which means to add decorative elements to something. 'Prink' is informal and has synonyms like 'preen' and 'primp.'