Shipshape

usgb/ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/
adjective

In a good and tidy condition.

After a big cleaning, my room was finally shipshape
Visual representation of "shipshape" - In a good and tidy condition

Often appears as...

  • keep something shipshape
  • look shipshape
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Sailor Origin

Originates from maritime context, referring to tidiness of ships.

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Old navy veterans prefer their quarters to be shipshape.
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Beyond Clean

Implies organization and readiness as well as tidiness.

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She made sure the documents were shipshape before the audit.
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Positive Connotation

Conveys an approving tone for well-maintained conditions.

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The garden was shipshape, impressing the visitors.
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