trig
1
9.2
A person or thing that looks neat and smart
- adjective
- /trɪg/
- Archaic
:
aseado
- She made sure her hair was trig before attending the formal event.
Examples
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He always looks trig in his tailored suits and polished shoes.
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Is it trig, or what's happening?
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With a freshly pressed shirt and neat hairstyle, he appeared quite trig for the interview.
Synonyms
neat
vstrig
123
1.0
Clean and tidy with things in order
refers specifically to a smart physical appearance
tidy
vstrig
56
1.0
Having things in order with no mess
means being neat and smart in physical appearance rather than just order
sleek
vstrig
49
3.7
Having a neat, stylish appearance from careful grooming
means neat and smart without suggesting high style or excess
trim
vstrig
25
3.0
Neat and slim in shape or style
focuses on neat and smart look without implying slimness or design
groomed
vstrig
23
3.0
Neat and clean in appearance because someone cares for it
is about neatness and smart look without stressing maintenance effort
clean-cut
vstrig
18
3.8
Having a neat, smart look and tidy clothes
is a general word for neat and tidy personal appearance
well-groomed
vstrig
11
3.5
Neat and tidy in appearance with clean clothes and neat hair
applies to neat and smart appearance more generally, not only upkeep
Antonyms
How Neat
Surface Forms
Etymology
Trig is a word for 'neat' and 'tidy'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of trim, which also means 'tidy' or 'smart', so when something is trig it looks clean and well cared for.