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clean-cut


clean–cut

adj \ˈklēn-ˈkət\

Definition of CLEAN-CUT

1
: cut so that the surface or edge is smooth and even
2
: sharply defined
3
: of wholesome appearance

First Known Use of CLEAN-CUT

1843

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