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spic and span

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Alternative spelling of spick-and-span.

alt-of, alternative

Examples

“Lady Thatcher received a spic and span welcome⟳ yesterday from Tory bigwigs. Before she walked on stage⟳ yesterday, an official was sent out to hoover the blue carpet.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

spical spicate spicated spiccato spiced spiceful

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