\ ˌspik-ən(d)-ˈspan
, ˌspik-ᵊŋ- \
, ˌspik-ᵊŋ- \
variants:
or spic-and-span
Synonyms & Antonyms for spick-and-span
Synonyms
- antiseptic,
- chaste,
- clean,
- fair,
- immaculate,
- pristine,
- spotless,
- squeaky-clean,
- stainless,
- unsoiled,
- unstained,
- unsullied
Antonyms
- besmirched,
- dirty,
- filthy,
- foul,
- grubby,
- smirched,
- soiled,
- spotted,
- stained,
- sullied,
- unclean,
- uncleaned
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'Clean,' 'Sanitize,' or 'Disinfect'?
'Clean,' 'Sanitize,' or 'Disinfect'?
Keep it clean.
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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spick-and-span. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of spick-and-span was in 1665
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