verb
- to preen more or better than; to surpass in preening or grooming
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'outpreen'; rare or literary usage
Examples
- The peacock outpreens all the other birds in the aviary with its elaborate display.
- She outpreens her rivals with meticulous attention to every detail of her appearance.
- The champion swimmer outpreens his competitors before the big race.
- In the animal kingdom, the male bird often outpreens the female to attract a mate.