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tidy

/ˈtaɪdi/
noun
  1. A tabletop container for pens and stationery.

    "a desk tidy"

  2. A cover, often of tatting, drawn work, or other ornamental work, for the back of a chair, the arms of a sofa, etc.

  3. A child's pinafore.

verb
  1. To make tidy; to neaten.

adjective
  1. Arranged neatly and in order.

    "Keep Britain tidy."

  2. Not messy; neat and controlled.

  3. Satisfactory; comfortable.

Synonymsapt, fit, neat, orderly, presentable, spick and span
Antonymsmessy, untidy
interjection
  1. Expression of positive agreement, usually in reply to a question.

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