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- [kleen kuht]
- /klin kʌt/
- /kliːn kʌt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleen kuht]
- /klin kʌt/
Definitions of clean-cut word
- adjective clean-cut Someone, especially a boy or man, who is clean-cut has a neat, tidy appearance. 3
- adjective clean-cut clearly outlined; neat 3
- adjective clean-cut definite 3
- adjective clean-cut with a clear, sharp edge or outline 3
- adjective clean-cut well-formed 3
- adjective clean-cut distinct; clear 3
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Origin of clean-cut
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Clean-cut
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clean-cut popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for clean-cut
adj clean-cut
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- definitive — Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for clean-cut
adj clean-cut
- ruffled — (of apparel) having ruffles.
See also
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