spic-and-span meaning

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spic-and-span (adjective): conspicuously new.

spic-and-span has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spic-and-span as an adjective

  1. conspicuously new
    • shiny brand-new shoes
    • a spick-and-span novelty

    Synonyms: brand-new, bran-new, spick-and-span

    Similar: new

  2. completely neat and clean
    • the apartment was immaculate
    • in her immaculate white uniform
    • a spick-and-span kitchen
    • their spic red-visored caps

    Synonyms: immaculate, speckless, spick-and-span, spic, spick, spotless

    Similar: clean

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