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Tidy Definition & Meaning

tidy
adjective
  1. marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits; "a tidy person"; "a tidy house"; "a tidy mind"
  2. (of hair) neat and tidy; "a nicely kempt beard"
  3. large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"
noun
  1. receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials)
verb
  1. put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!"

"Tidy" in song lyrics

See how tidy is used in real songs:

  • "And must keep your room nice, neat and tidy"
    Muphin f/ FG — Feel Where Ya Comin' From
  • "Easy; all I do is keep my room tidy"
    Random (Mega Ran) — Mega Man Forever
  • "john tidy"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with tidy

Usage tips for "tidy"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tidy mean?
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits; "a tidy person"; "a tidy house"; "a tidy mind" (of hair) neat and tidy; "a nicely kempt beard" large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune" receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials) put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!"
What part of speech is tidy?
Tidy is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does tidy have?
Tidy has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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