primp
definition
to groom oneself carefully or with excessive attention to appearance
example
She spent hours to primp her hair and makeup before the big event, wanting to look perfect.
synonyms
preengroomtidy up
word origin — The word 'primp' originated from the late 19th century, possibly from a dialect variant of 'primp' meaning to arrange or to make neat, which may have roots in German 'primpfen' meaning to preen or to ornament.