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Spick-and-span

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Meanings of Spick-and-span

Adjective

  • Very clean and neat; looks like new.

Explanation of the word: Spick-and-span

Spick-and-span means that something is really clean and looks nice. Imagine your room after you clean it up and put all your toys away!

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Translations for the word: Spick-and-span

hindi
स्पिक-एंड-स्पैन

spik-and-span

चमकदार

chamakdaar

साफ-सुथरा

saaf-suthra

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Spick-and-span

What does 'spick-and-span' mean?
'Spick-and-span' means something is very clean and tidy.
How do you pronounce 'spick-and-span'?
You say it like this: spik-and-span.
What is the origin of the phrase 'spick-and-span'?
The phrase 'spick-and-span' comes from old English, where 'spick' means new and 'span' means a piece of wood, so it refers to something that is brand new and clean.
What is the meaning of 'spick-and-span' in Hindi?
The word 'spick-and-span' in Hindi is 'साफ-सुथरा' (Sāf-Suthrā).