How Do You Spell OUTPREEN?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtpɹˈiːn] (IPA)

The word "outpreen" (a variant of "preen") is a verb that means to straighten or arrange one's feathers or appearance in a proud or boastful manner. The IPA phonetic transcription for "outpreen" is /aʊtˈpriːn/, with the stress on the first syllable ("out"). The word is spelled as "out-" and "preen," with the prefix "out-" meaning the reversal or completion of an action, and "preen" meaning to groom oneself or to admire oneself excessively.

OUTPREEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Outpreen is a verb that refers to the act of excessively preening or grooming oneself, often with a sense of vanity or arrogance. Derived from the terms "out" and "preen," it indicates an intensified and exaggerated form of preening behavior.

    Preening is a natural behavior observed in various animals, particularly birds, which involves cleaning, smoothing, and arranging their feathers or fur using their beaks or paws. It serves multiple purposes, such as maintaining cleanliness, removing dirt, parasites, or damaged feathers, and enhancing appearance during mating rituals or territorial displays.

    When someone outpreens, they engage in an excessive, self-absorbed, or ostentatious version of this grooming behavior. It typically connotes a display of excessive self-indulgence or narcissism, where an individual invests an unnecessary amount of time and effort into enhancing their physical appearance or personal image. Outpreening can involve activities like applying excessive makeup, meticulously arranging hair, or obsessively selecting and coordinating fashionable attire.

    This term can also be metaphorically extended beyond physical grooming to describe someone who excessively focuses on self-promotion, bragging, or showcasing their achievements or possessions. It implies an overbearing self-obsession and a tendency to dominate conversations or interactions by constantly highlighting their superiority or success.

    In essence, the word "outpreen" characterizes an exaggerated, self-centered preening behavior, whether it pertains to physical appearance or self-promotion, emphasizing the excessive and often superficial nature of the act.

Etymology of OUTPREEN

There is no widely recognized etymology for the word "outpreen". The term "outpreen" is a combination of the prefix "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and the verb "preen" (meaning to groom, adorn, or beautify oneself). As a result, "outpreen" suggest outdoing or surpassing in preening or self-adornment.

Conjugate verb Outpreen

CONDITIONAL

I would outpreen
you would outpreen
he/she/it would outpreen
we would outpreen
they would outpreen

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outpreening
you would be outpreening
he/she/it would be outpreening
we would be outpreening
they would be outpreening

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outpreen
you would have outpreen
he/she/it would have outpreen
we would have outpreen
they would have outpreen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outpreening
you would have been outpreening
he/she/it would have been outpreening
we would have been outpreening
they would have been outpreening

FUTURE

I will outpreen
you will outpreen
he/she/it will outpreen
we will outpreen
they will outpreen

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outpreening
you will be outpreening
he/she/it will be outpreening
we will be outpreening
they will be outpreening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outpreened
you will have outpreened
he/she/it will have outpreened
we will have outpreened
they will have outpreened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outpreening
you will have been outpreening
he/she/it will have been outpreening
we will have been outpreening
they will have been outpreening

IMPERATIVE

you outpreen
we let´s outpreen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outpreen

PAST

I outpreened
you outpreened
he/she/it outpreened
we outpreened
they outpreened

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outpreening
you were outpreening
he/she/it was outpreening
we were outpreening
they were outpreening

PAST PARTICIPLE

outpreened

PAST PERFECT

I had outpreened
you had outpreened
he/she/it had outpreened
we had outpreened
they had outpreened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outpreening
you had been outpreening
he/she/it had been outpreening
we had been outpreening
they had been outpreening

PRESENT

I outpreen
you outpreen
he/she/it outpreens
we outpreen
they outpreen

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outpreening
you are outpreening
he/she/it is outpreening
we are outpreening
they are outpreening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outpreening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outpreened
you have outpreened
he/she/it has outpreened
we have outpreened
they have outpreened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outpreening
you have been outpreening
he/she/it has been outpreening
we have been outpreening
they have been outpreening