tidy

UK: ˈtaɪdi | US: ˈtaɪdi

Definition

  1. adj. neat, orderly, or well-arranged

  2. vt. to make something neat or orderly

Structure
tid <time, season>y <adjective suffix>tid <time, season>y <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word tidy began in Old English as tīd (time/season), reflecting the idea of things being "in their proper time." By the 13th century, tidy emerged as an adjective meaning "timely" or "well-kept," influenced by the notion of seasonal orderliness. The modern sense of "neat" solidified by the 18th century, retaining the core logic of systematic arrangement.

Examples

  1. She keeps her desk very tidy.

  2. He tidied the room before the guests arrived.

  3. The garden looks tidy after weeding.

  4. A tidy mind leads to efficient work.

  5. Please tidy your toys before dinner.