Dictionary

primp

verb \ˈprimp\

: to try to make yourself more attractive by making small changes to your clothes, hair, etc., especially while looking at yourself in a mirror

Full Definition of PRIMP

transitive verb

: to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner

intransitive verb

: to dress or groom oneself carefully <primps for hours before a date>

See primp defined for English-language learners

See primp defined for kids

perhaps alteration of ¹prim

First Known Use: 1801

PRIMP Defined for Kids

verb \ˈprimp\

primpedprimp·ing

: to dress or arrange in a careful or fussy manner

Next Word in the Dictionary: primrosePrevious Word in the Dictionary: primostAll Words Near: primp

What made you want to look up primp? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears