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spic-and-span

/ˌspɪk.ənˈspæn/

Tradução: Descreve algo muito limpo, arrumado e fresco, muitas vezes como novo.

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adjective

/ˌspɪk.ənˈspæn/B2formalamerican
  • ptDescreve algo muito limpo, arrumado e fresco, muitas vezes como novo.

Describes something that is very clean, tidy, and fresh, often as if new.

  1. Completely neat and cleanB2informal

    Extremely clean, tidy, and well-maintained.

    ptImpecavelmente limpo

    • She keeps her kitchen spic-and-span after every meal.
    • The hotel room was spic-and-span when we arrived.
    • He cleaned the garage until it was spic-and-span.

    Sinônimoscleanimmaculateneatpristineshipshapespotlesstidytrimunblemished

    Antônimosdirtyfilthymessysqualidunkempt

  2. Conspicuously newB2informal

    Appearing fresh, unused, and in perfect condition.

    ptNovo em folha

    • He arrived in a spic-and-span new car.
    • The office furniture looked spic-and-span after the renovation.
    • She wore a spic-and-span dress to the party.

    Sinônimosbrand-newfreshimmaculatemintpristineunused

    Antônimosdilapidatedoldshabbyusedworn

Formas
  • more spic-and-span comparative form
  • most spic-and-span superlative form