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прихороши́ться — meaning in English

prikhoroshitsya

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English meaning

preen noun A forked tool used by clothworkers to finish and smooth cloth.

Senses

прихороши́ться is used for these senses in English:

preen (of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
preen (of people, intransitive, reflexive) To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.

preen — full definition

noun A forked tool used by clothworkers to finish and smooth cloth.
noun A decorative pin, such as a large hairpin or brooch.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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