outpreen
/aʊtˈpriːn/
verb
- 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.
- 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.