preening
verb
- 1
To pin; fasten.
verb
- 1
(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
- 2
To show off, posture, or smarm.
- 3
To trim up, as trees.
noun
- 1
A grooming or posturing.
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