Definitions

1. noun

A person who excessively prides themselves or is excessively vain and self-absorbed.

“She was criticized for being a preener after posting constant selfies on social media.”

2. verb

to make or become excessively vain or self-absorbed.

“After winning the award, he started preening on the stage, drawing attention away from the other winners.”

3. noun

A bird that has a crest of feathers on its head, which it can raise or lower at will.

“The preener bird’s impressive display of its crest made it stand out in the flock.”