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trig

trig

1 9.2
A person or thing that looks neat and smart
  • adjective
  • /trɪg/
  • Archaic
translation icon : aseado
  • She made sure her hair was trig before attending the formal event.

Examples

  • He always looks trig in his tailored suits and polished shoes.

  • Is it trig, or what's happening?

  • With a freshly pressed shirt and neat hairstyle, he appeared quite trig for the interview.

Synonyms

neat
vstrig
144 1.0

Clean and tidy with things in order

refers specifically to a smart physical appearance
tidy
vstrig
47 1.0

Having things in order with no mess

means being neat and smart in physical appearance rather than just order
sleek
vstrig
20 3.7

Having a neat, stylish appearance from careful grooming

means neat and smart without suggesting high style or excess
clean-cut
vstrig
13 3.8

Having a neat, smart look and tidy clothes

is a general word for neat and tidy personal appearance
well-groomed
vstrig
9 3.5

Neat and tidy in appearance with clean clothes and neat hair

applies to neat and smart appearance more generally, not only upkeep
trim
vstrig
5 3.0

Neat and slim in shape or style

focuses on neat and smart look without implying slimness or design
groomed
vstrig
3.0

Neat and clean in appearance because someone cares for it

is about neatness and smart look without stressing maintenance effort

Antonyms

155 2.0

Untidy and done without care

21 6.1

Having messy hair, clothes, or things around them

13 5.1

Not neat in appearance, often with messy hair or clothes

How Neat

immaculate
36 5.9
smart
127 2.4
trig
  • Archaic
1 9.2
neat
144 1.0
untidy
11 1.0
scruffy
23 3.8

Surface Forms

trig positive
trigged comparative
triggest superlative

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.