Tidy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtaɪdi/
• Rhymes: -aɪdi

Origin

From tide("time") + -y, originally meaning “timely, seasonable, opportune”.

Full definition of tidy

Adjective

1. Arranged neatly and in order.Keep Britain tidy.
2. Not messy; neat and controlled.
3. (informal) Generous, considerable.The scheme made a tidy profit.
4. (obsolete) In good time; timely; seasonable; favourable.
• Tusserif weather be fair and tidy

Synonyms

• neat
• orderly
• presentable
• spick and span

Antonyms

• messy
• untidy

Derived terms

• hair-tidy

Related terms

• tidily
• tidiness

Verb

1. To make tidy; to neaten.

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. (dated) A child's pinafore.
4. The wren.

Interjection

1. (Wales) Expression of positive agreement, usually in reply to a question.

Usage notes

Often used by people from South Wales to end a sentence or as a reply to a question meaning "Great" or "Fine", for example "I'm going to the shops for ten fags" may get the reply "Tidy."