Definition of tidy
tidier
;tidiest
1a : neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared forb : methodical, precise a tidy mind
2 : large, substantial a tidy profit
3 : adequately satisfactory : acceptable, fair a tidy solution to their problem
4 : properly filled out : plump
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Examples of tidy in a sentence
He has always been a tidy person.
She earns a tidy salary.
They paid a tidy sum for the house.
Origin and Etymology of tidy
Middle English, timely, in good condition, from tide time
First Known Use: 13th century
tidy
Definition of tidy
tidied
;tidying
transitive verb
: to put in order tidy up a room
intransitive verb
: to make things tidy tidying up after supper
tidier
nounExamples of tidy in a sentence
I tidied the house before they arrived.
1821
First Known Use of tidy
1821
tidy
Definition of tidy
tidies
1 : a usually compartmentalized receptacle for various small objects
2 : a piece of fancywork used to protect the back, arms, or headrest of a chair or sofa from wear or soil
Circa 1828
First Known Use of tidy
circa 1828
TIDY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of tidy for English Language Learners
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: clean and organized : not messy
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: keeping things clean and organized
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of an amount of money : fairly large
tidy
Definition of tidy for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) tidy : to make (something) clean and organized
tidy
Definition of tidy for English Language Learners
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: a container for storing small items
TIDY Defined for Kids
Definition of tidy for Students
tidier
;tidiest
1 : well ordered and cared for : neat
2 : large, substantial a tidy sum
tidiness
nounHistory for tidy
The English word tidy comes from the word tide. Tide first meant “time,” and tidy first meant “timely, at the proper time.” Soon tidy came to mean “in good condition.” The current meaning “neat” developed from this sense.
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