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- [pringk]
- /prɪŋk/
- /prɪŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pringk]
- /prɪŋk/
Definitions of prink word
- verb with object prink to deck or dress for show. 1
- verb without object prink to deck oneself out. 1
- verb without object prink to fuss over one's dress, especially before the mirror. 1
- verb prink to dress (oneself, etc) finely; deck out 0
- verb prink to preen oneself 0
- abbreviation PRINK primp 0
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Origin of prink
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; apparently akin to prank2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Prink
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prink popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
prink usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prink
verb prink
- bedizen — to dress or decorate gaudily or tastelessly
- beribboned — adorned with ribbons
- deck out — If a person or thing is decked out with or in something, they are decorated with it or wearing it, usually for a special occasion.
- dress up — of or for a dress or dresses.
- fit out — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.