trig

adjective

Definition of trignext
as in trim
being clean and in good order to the office she wears trig two-piece suits that are fashionable but still businesslike

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  1. trim
  2. tidy
  3. neat
Adjective
  • The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • Cousins’ two years with the Falcons weren’t the tidiest, and if inconsistent play follows him to Las Vegas, his 15th season could be his last chance to contribute.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Since 2017, Hebden has built up a tidy discography of sub rosa loosies and EPs under the alias, and even snuck out an ultra-limited vinyl anthology of them in 2021; some of those tracks first surfaced on the Four Tet album Parallel, in 2020.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Down below, Metropole Underground brings a lick of turn-of-the-century Paris to Phnom Penh, with a neat menu of bar food and cocktails inspired by Metro lines across seven countries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Cassady’s symptoms did not arrive in a neat, recognizable pattern.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of neat
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“Trig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trig. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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