tidier
|ti-di-er|
A2
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/ˈtaɪdɪɚ/
🇬🇧
/ˈtaɪdɪə/
(tidy)
neat and orderly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tidy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tidig', where 'tid' meant 'time' or 'season'.
Historical Evolution
'tidy' changed from the Old English word 'tidig' (meaning timely or seasonable) into Middle English 'tidy' and eventually became the modern English word 'tidy', with senses shifting over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'timely' or 'seasonable', but over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'neat' or 'orderly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
someone or something that tidies (a person who makes places or things tidy).
She's a real tidier — her desk is always spotless.
Synonyms
Antonyms
mess-makerslob
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/10/12 05:52