Primp vs. Preen: What's the Difference?

Primp and Preen Definitions
Primp
To dress or groom with meticulous or excessive attention to detail
I primped my hair for the date. Stylists primped the models before they appeared on the runway.
Preen
To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.
Primp
To spruce up or arrange carefully
"waiters in vests and neckties primping white tablecloths" (Pete Wells).
Preen
To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.
Primp
To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care; preen.
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Preen
To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.
Primp
To spruce something up or arrange something carefully.
Preen
To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.
Primp
(intransitive) To spend time improving one's appearance, often in front of a mirror.
Preen
To dress up; primp.
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Primp
(transitive) To dress in an affected manner.
Preen
To swell with pride; gloat or exult.
Primp
To be formal or affected in dress or manners; - often with up.
Preen
A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
Primp
Dress or groom with elaborate care;
She likes to dress when going to the opera
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Preen
Pin
Preen
Bodkin; brooch
Preen
(transitive) To pin; fasten.
Preen
To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
Preen
To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.
Preen
(intransitive) To show off, posture, or smarm.
Preen
(transitive) To flatter.
Preen
(transitive) To comb; to make orderly.
Preen
(transitive) To trim up, as trees.
Preen
To improve the appearance of; groom; prettify.
Preen
A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth.
Preen
To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; - said of birds.
Preen
To trim up, as trees.
Preen
To dress (oneself) carefully or stylishly; to primp.
Preen
To pride (oneself) on one's accomplishments; to congratulate (oneself).
Preen
To dress up neatly and smartly; to make oneself well-groomed and well-dressed.
Preen
To feel proud of one's achievement; to swell or gloat.
Preen
Clean with one's bill;
The birds preened
Preen
Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Preen
Dress or groom with elaborate care;
She likes to dress when going to the opera