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Meaning of spic and span | Babel Free

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.

See also

spical spicate spicated spiccato spiced spiceful