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fig out vs preen

preen vs fig out

fig out and preen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fig out No No Yes No
preen No No Yes No
As verbs, preen is a hyponym of fig out; that is, preen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fig out:
  • fig out: put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
  • preen: dress or groom with elaborate care
Other hyponyms of fig out include dress, plume, primp, prank, tart up, enrobe, bedizen, dizen.
fig out (verb) preen (verb)
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive dress or groom with elaborate care
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
clean with one's bill
Difference between fig out and preen

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