tidy — arranged neatly and in order; having a habit of keeping things neat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arranged neatly and in order; having a habit of keeping things neat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪdi/
Korean meaning: 정돈된, 깔끔한; 정리정돈을 잘하는
Korean pronunciation: **타**이디
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's house is so tidy that even the dust bunnies stand in formation.
- She made a tidy fortune selling organized chaos to messy people.
- The children were asked to tidy their toys before bedtime.
tidy
ADJECTIVE//ˈtaɪdi//
arranged neatly and in order; having a habit of keeping things neat
A girl keeps her bedroom tidy by organizing books and toys
Keep your workspace tidy with pride by your side!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'tidi' meaning timely or seasonable, derived from Old Norse 'tíðendi' meaning news or tidings. The sense shifted from 'timely' to 'neat and orderly' by the 16th century.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's house is so tidy that even the dust bunnies stand in formation.”
“She made a tidy fortune selling organized chaos to messy people.”
“The children were asked to tidy their toys before bedtime.”
“His tidy desk reflects his organized approach to work.”
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