trimmen
- (weak) to trim
- (weak) to trim (a dog's hair, a man's beard, etc.)
- (weak) to give the appearance, look or air (of); to decorate (as); to make (someone/something) up (as)
- (transitive, weak) to drill or condition
- (dated, reflexive, weak) to work out, to keep oneself physically fit through exercise
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtʁɪmən/
Etymology
In summary
Late 19th century, at first in nautical parlance, from English trim, from Old English trymman. For the sense “work out” compare the Dutch entry above.
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