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attire vs primp

primp vs attire

attire is a noun but primp is not a noun.

attire and primp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attire Yes No Yes No
primp No No Yes No
As verbs, primp is a hyponym of attire; that is, primp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attire:
  • attire: put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
  • primp: dress or groom with elaborate care
Other hyponyms of attire include dress, plume, preen, prank, tart up, enrobe, bedizen, dizen.
attire (noun) primp (noun)
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
attire (verb) primp (verb)
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive dress or groom with elaborate care
Difference between attire and primp

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