NYT Dictionary

PRIMP

/pɹɪmp/
VerbPRIMPGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To spend time improving one's appearance, often in front of a mirror.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

16th century, a variant of prim.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

preenplumedressadornarraybeautifybedeckbedizenblazondeck

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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