26984 words

tidy

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
having everything ordered and arranged in the right place, or liking to keep things like this:

Examples:

The house was clean and tidy.
My flatmate isn't very tidy.
neat and tidy
a tidy solution
2
(of amounts of money) large:

Examples:

His business deals make him a tidy sum.
3
a small container for a few objects, that makes it easier for you to keep your desk, car, etc. tidy
4
to make a place or a collection of things tidy:

Examples:

Tidy (up) these papers before you leave, please.
I'm tired of asking you to tidy your room (up).
Have you tidied up yet, kids?
5

Examples:

a tidy house
6
(of amounts of money) large:

Examples:

He made a tidy sum/profit.

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