"preverbial" is probably misspelled. Trying proverbial instead Definition of proverbial
1
[ adjective ] of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

Examples

"he kicked the proverbial bucket" "the proverbial grasshopper"

2
[ adjective ] widely known and spoken of

Examples

"her proverbial lateness" "the proverbial absentminded professor" "your proverbial dizzy blonde"

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