definition of
preen

[1] #1 preen v. [plume] clean with one's bill; "The birds preened". wn

[2] #2 preen v. [congratulate] pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement. wn

[3] #3 preen v. [primp, plume, dress] dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera". wn