Pree Meaning in English
word
ˈpɹi
PREE
priː
PREE
Definition
A colloquial or dialect word meaning to touch, press, or squeeze something lightly, often with your fingers. Used mostly in Scottish or Caribbean English.
Usage & Nuances
"Pree" is informal, mainly in Scottish and Caribbean English. In Caribbean slang, it can also mean to observe or check out something ('pree someone' = take a look at them). Rarely used in formal contexts.
Spanish: tocar (ligero) - presionar suavemente (informal)Portuguese (BR): apertar levemente (informal) - tocar de levePortuguese (PT): apertar levemente (informal) - tocar de leveChinese (Simplified): 轻按（俚语） - 轻触Chinese (Traditional): 輕按（俚語） - 輕觸Hindi: हल्के से दबाना (असंगठित/स्लैंग)Arabic: يضغط بخفة (عامية) - يلمس برفقBengali: হালকা চাপা - স্পর্শ করাRussian: слегка нажимать - трогатьJapanese: 軽く押す - 触れるVietnamese: nhấn nhẹ - chạm nhẹKorean: 가볍게 누르다 - 만지다Turkish: hafifçe bastırmak - dokunmakUrdu: ہلکا دبانا - چھوناIndonesian: menekan ringan - menyentuh
Example Sentences
Can I pree the fruit to see if it's ripe?
basic
Don't pree the dough too much.
basic
She likes to pree the cat's ear gently.
basic
Let me pree that button and see what happens.
natural
He likes to pree things out of curiosity.
natural
Just pree around and see what you find.
natural