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SPIC-AND-SPAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does spic-and-span mean?
• SPIC-AND-SPAN (adjective)
The adjective SPIC-AND-SPAN has 2 senses:
1. conspicuously new
2. completely neat and clean
Familiarity information: SPIC-AND-SPAN used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Conspicuously new
Synonyms:
bran-new; brand-new; spic-and-span; spick-and-span
Context example:
a spick-and-span novelty
Similar:
new (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Completely neat and clean
Synonyms:
immaculate; speckless; spic; spic-and-span; spick; spick-and-span; spotless
Context example:
their spic red-visored caps
Similar:
clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)
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