prim up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To dress in a prim, neat, or excessively proper manner : The verb "prim up" means to make oneself look tidy, formal, and precise, often to the point of being stiff or prudish. It implies a careful, sometimes fussy, attention to one's appearance to achieve a demure or overly correct look. Usage "Prim up" is a phrasal verb. It is used to describe the act of dressing oneself or,...