Answer: pluming

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLUMINGPriding (oneself)
plumingFeel a great sense of self-satisfaction about something
plumingSpread out in a shape resembling a feather
pluming(of a bird) Preen itself
plumingDecorate with or as if with feathers
plumingPLUME, to cover with feathers