neat
Neat is defined as someone or something that is tidy, well-formed or well-done.
(adjective)- A room where everything is put away is an example of a neat room.
- A person who always has clean clothes and who is always well-groomed is an example of a neat person.
- A perfectly drawn straight line is an example of a neat line.
- A really cool new painting is an example of a neat painting.
The definition of neat is something considered cool or awesome.
(adjective)An example of something neat is a well-planned and well-executed project.
See neat in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- unmixed with anything; undiluted; straight: said esp. of liquor drunk without a mixer or chaser
- Rare free of deductions; net
- clean and in good order; trim; tidy
- characterized by tidiness, skill, and precision: a neat worker
- without anything superfluous; simple
- well-proportioned; shapely
- cleverly or smartly phrased or done
- Slang nice, pleasing, fine, etc.: a generalized term of approval
Origin: Fr net < L nitidus, shining, elegant, smart, trim < nitere, to shine < IE base *nei-, to be active, shine > MIr nīam, luster, beauty
noun pl. neat
Origin: ME nete < OE neat (akin to ON naut, Du noot) < base of neotan, to enjoy, possess < IE base *neud-, to make use of > Lith naudà, benefit, possessions
See neat in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective neat·er, neat·est
- Orderly and clean; tidy.
- Orderly and precise in procedure; systematic.
- Marked by ingenuity and skill; adroit: a neat turn of phrase.
- Not diluted or mixed with other substances: neat whiskey.
- Left after all deductions; net: neat profit.
- Slang Wonderful; terrific: That was a neat party.
Origin:
Origin: Anglo-Norman neit, clear, pure
Origin: , variant of Old French net
Origin: , from Latin nitidus, elegant, gleaming
Origin: , from nitēre, to shine
.Related Forms:
- neatˈly adverb
- neatˈness noun
noun pl. neat neat
Archaic
Origin:
Origin: Middle English net
Origin: , from Old English nēat
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