Shipshape

English

Adjective

Shipshape (comparative more Shipshape, superlative most Shipshape)

1. meticulously neat and tidy
2. Organized, serviceable, trained and ready for action

Thesaurus

all ataunto, anal, ataunt, bungup and bilge-free, chipper, dinky, neat, orderly, sleek, slick, smart, snug, spick and span, spick-and-span, spotless, spruce, taut, tidy, tight, trig, trim, uncluttered, well-cared-for, well-groomed

Etymology

ship +‎ shape; of nautical origin, based on the obligation of a sailor to keep his/her quarters arranged neatly and securely against the inevitable turbulence at sea. It also implies a neat and efficient packing to fit into the limited space typically allotted to service members aboard ship.

Related terms

• shipshape and Bristol fashion