outpreen

/aʊtˈpriːn/
verb
  1. To preen more than someone or something else; to spend more time or effort grooming or making oneself look neat and attractive.
    • In the bird world, males often outpreen each other to attract a mate.
    • The peacock tried to outpreen its rival by spreading its feathers wider.
    • She spent an extra hour in front of the mirror, determined to outpreen her sister at the party.
  2. To show off or boast more than someone else; to try to appear more impressive or superior.
    • He couldn't resist the chance to outpreen his coworker by mentioning his own promotion.
    • The two politicians spent the debate trying to outpreen each other with grand promises.
    • At the awards ceremony, the actors tried to outpreen one another with their flashy outfits.
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