primp up

B2 informal both both

In simple words

to fix your hair, clothes, or face so you look nicer

Literal meaning: Literally, to decorate or make neat upward.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

common

to spend time making yourself look neat or attractive

"She went upstairs to primp up before the guests arrived."

Grammar: both

2 C1 idiomatic informal

uncommon

to make another person or thing look more stylish or attractive

"They primped the front room up with new curtains and flowers."

Grammar: separable

Usage notes

Usually used about personal appearance and often suggests a slightly vain or playful tone.

hair makeup appearance before the party in the mirror for dinner

Base

primp up

I/you/we/they

3rd person

primps up

he/she/it

Past simple

primped up

yesterday

Past participle

primped up

have + pp

-ing form

primping up

continuous

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