preen
US /priːn/
UK /priːn/
1.
membersihkan bulu, merapikan diri
of a bird) tidy and clean its feathers with its beak
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The pigeon sat on the ledge, meticulously preening its wings.
Merpati itu duduk di tepian, dengan cermat membersihkan sayapnya.
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The swan gracefully preened its white feathers on the lake.
Angsa itu dengan anggun membersihkan bulu putihnya di danau.
2.
merapikan diri, membanggakan diri
devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
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He spent hours preening in front of the mirror before the party.
Dia menghabiskan berjam-jam merapikan diri di depan cermin sebelum pesta.
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She likes to preen about her achievements.
Dia suka membanggakan prestasinya.