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apple-pie order |
(informal) an impeccably neat and orderly arrangement or state. |
clean-cut |
having a neat, regular, well-defined shape or outline. [2 definitions] |
dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
disorderly |
not orderly or neat. [1/2 definitions] |
groom |
to make clean and neat in appearance. [1/2 definitions] |
make a bed |
to arrange the sheets and other coverings over a bed so that it is fully covered and looking very or somewhat neat. |
mess |
a state of being dirty or not neat. |
messy |
not neat; in a mess. |
natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
neat |
(informal) in a neat manner. [1/6 definitions] |
neaten |
to make neat; put in order (often fol. by "up"). |
orderly |
arranged in a neat way; in order. [1/4 definitions] |
pick up |
to make neat by putting objects in order. [1/2 definitions] |
soigné |
well-groomed; neat; tidy. [1/2 definitions] |
spruce2 |
to make or become neat, or give a new look to (usually followed by "up"). |
stack |
a neat pile with one thing on top of another. [2 definitions] |
tidy |
neat and in order. [1/2 definitions] |
trim |
to make neat by cutting away some parts. [1/3 definitions] |
untidy |
not neat or orderly. [1/3 definitions] |
well-groomed |
showing careful attention to appearance; clean, neat, and well-dressed. [2 definitions] |
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