Neat Definition & Meaning
neat
- adjective
- clean or organized; "her neat dress"; "a neat room"
- showing care in execution; "neat homework"; "neat handwriting"
- free from what is tawdry or unbecoming; "a neat style"; "a neat set of rules"; "she hated to have her neat plans upset"
- free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed; "he landed a clean left on his opponent's cheek"; "a clean throw"; "the neat exactness of the surgeon's knife"
- very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
- without water; "took his whiskey neat"
"Neat" in song lyrics
See how neat is used in real songs:
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"Whether I say my rhymes fast, slow, sloppy or neat"
Above the Law — Freedom of Speech -
"Look at the side of Ricky Williams' helmet is the fleur-de-lis neat"
Bavu Blakes — Going Off -
"Forces on my feet ,I'm lookin so neat"
Lil' Bow Wow — Off Tha Glass
Words that rhyme with neat
Usage tips for "neat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "neat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for neat to find words that pair well.
Use "neat" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does neat mean?
- clean or organized; "her neat dress"; "a neat room" showing care in execution; "neat homework"; "neat handwriting" free from what is tawdry or unbecoming; "a neat style"; "a neat set of rules"; "she hated to have her neat plans upset" free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed; "he landed a clean left on his opponent's cheek"; "a clean throw"; "the neat exactness of the surgeon's knife" very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party
- What part of speech is neat?
- Neat is an adjective.
- How many definitions does neat have?
- Neat has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).