primed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
   prime.
   
   • prime a cannon
   • prime a mine
2. verb cover with a primer; apply a primer to
   prime; undercoat; ground.
   
3. verb fill with priming liquid
   prime.
   
   • prime a car engine
4. verb assume a prim appearance
   prim.
   
   • They mince and prim
5. verb contract one's lips
   prim.
   
   • She primmed her lips after every bite of food
6. verb dress primly
   prim; prim out; prim up.
   
7. adjective satellite (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
   set; fit.
   
   • in no fit state to continue
   • fit to drop
   • laughing fit to burst
   • she was fit to scream
   • primed for a fight
   • we are set to go at any time

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