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preen
/priːn/
verb
czyścić pióra
Also
stroić sięchełpić się
Definition
(Of a bird) to smooth and clean its feathers with its beak; or (of a person) to primp or congratulate oneself on one's appearance or achievements.
Examples
The peacock preened its magnificent tail feathers.
Paw czyścił swoje wspaniałe pióra ogonowe.
He spent hours preening in front of the mirror before the party.
Spędził godziny strojąc się przed lustrem przed imprezą.
She preened herself on her latest promotion.
Chełpiła się swoim ostatnim awansem.
Collocations
preen featherspreen oneselfpreen in front of the mirror
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