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Topic: HAIR AND BEAUTY

Date: 1500-1600
Origin: Perhaps from prim

primp

 verb
     
primp [intransitive and transitive] old-fashioned
DCB to make yourself look attractive by arranging your hair, putting on make-up etc:
She spends hours primping in front of the mirror.
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