squeaky-clean
adjective
1
: completely clean
squeaky-clean hair
2
: completely free from moral taint of any kind
a squeaky-clean reputation
Examples of squeaky-clean in a Sentence
feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
Recent Examples on the Web
The best bar soap is incredibly gentle on the skin, creating a soothing shower experience that leaves you feeling squeaky-clean yet still moisturized and nurtured, with a soft aroma that lingers.
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Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Glycerin works alongside these surfactants to draw water into the skin, reducing that tight, squeaky-clean feeling.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Characterized by barely-there nudes with a subtle hint of chrome or shimmer, soft metallics have the squeaky-clean, spa-fresh appeal of soap nails with a fairytale twist.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Dick Van Dyke, the squeaky-clean Disney icon, gave up his vices long ago — and says it’s paid off with a remarkably long life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Blow is proud of his squeaky-clean image, which was a conscious choice.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
And last year saw the release of Netflix’s Hit Man, a fizzy black comedy that picked at the squeaky-clean star image of its lead actor, Glen Powell.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Everything about him seems squeaky-clean, so Emerald does some investigating.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
If you're inspired by the squeaky-clean look, any tulle minidress will do.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Glycerin works alongside these surfactants to draw water into the skin, reducing that tight, squeaky-clean feeling.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Characterized by barely-there nudes with a subtle hint of chrome or shimmer, soft metallics have the squeaky-clean, spa-fresh appeal of soap nails with a fairytale twist.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Dick Van Dyke, the squeaky-clean Disney icon, gave up his vices long ago — and says it’s paid off with a remarkably long life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Blow is proud of his squeaky-clean image, which was a conscious choice.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
And last year saw the release of Netflix’s Hit Man, a fizzy black comedy that picked at the squeaky-clean star image of its lead actor, Glen Powell.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Everything about him seems squeaky-clean, so Emerald does some investigating.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
If you're inspired by the squeaky-clean look, any tulle minidress will do.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeaky-clean. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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