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preening

The correct spelling is preening.

How to pronounce preening

verb

Say it like: Pree-nin-g

The correct spelling is preening. To pin; fasten.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pin; fasten.
  2. 2.(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
  3. 3.To show off, posture, or smarm.
  4. 4.To trim up, as trees.

noun

  1. 1.A grooming or posturing.

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