To improve the appearance of; groom; prettify.
To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.
To trim up, as trees.
To flatter.
To comb; to make orderly.
To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
To show off, posture, or smarm.
To pin; fasten.
bodkin; brooch
A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
pin
(usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.
To throw; to heave.
To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)
Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.
A bonus or other remuneration, given for reaching a sales goal or promoting the goods of a particular manufacturer. Originally from textile retailing, a percentage given for selling off surplus or out-of-fashion stock, of which the sales person could offer part as a discount to a customer.