Prim (Verb)
Meaning 1
Dress primly.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Contract one's lips; "She primmed her lips after every bite of food".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Assume a prim appearance; "They mince and prim".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She would prim her lips and adjust her gloves before attending a high-society party.
- The groom took a moment to prim his tie and cufflinks in the mirror before the ceremony.
- After running her hands through her wild hair, she would prim it neatly in place with pins.
- The young lady would prim her posture to emulate the poised models in her favorite magazines.
- He learned to prim his shoes every morning, making sure the laces were perfectly aligned.