Answer: preens

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREENSEmulates a peacock
PREENSCongratulates oneself
PREENSPrepares for a prom, maybe
PREENSSpruces up
PREENSShows pride in one's appearance
PREENSIs foppish
PREENSActs foppish
PREENSGrooms carefully
PREENSDoesn't rush in dressing
PREENSActs like a peacock
PREENSFusses with feathers?
PREENSDolls up
PREENSSmooths.
PREENSDresses (oneself) up.
PREENSShows vanity in (oneself).
PREENSMakes sleek.
PREENSShows vanity in (one's self.)
PREENSPretties up.
PREENSFusses over one's appearance
preensto dress (oneself) carefully
preensPREEN, to clean and arrange the feathers with the beak
preensto pride (oneself) on something
preensto trim or clean (feathers or fur) with the beak or tongue
PREENSSelf-grooms
PREENSDoes a peacock impression
PREENSLingers at the mirror, say
PREENSExhibits self-satisfaction
PREENSDresses with care.
PREENSGets dressed to the nines
PREENSBeautifies
PREENSFusses with feathers
PREENSGrooms, as feathers
PREENSRuns a bill through
PREENSPrettifies oneself, as in a mirror
PREENSGets ready for a date, perhaps
PREENSMakes oneself appear smart
PREENSSmooths ruffled feathers
PREENSLingers at the mirror, e.g.
PREENSFixes, as feathers
PREENSHogs the mirror