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squeaky clean

squeaky clean adjective: very clean, like a hard surface that squeaks when rubbed.

Adjective

squeaky clean (not comparable)

  1. Very clean, like a hard surface that squeaks when rubbed.
  2. (broadly) Beyond reproach, honest; morally clean.
    • Mr. Smith's reputation was that of a squeaky clean polititian.
    1. (broadly) Suitable for mixed audiences
      • We performed at the birthday party and we kept the plot squeaky clean.

Synonyms of squeaky clean

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Forms of squeaky clean

alternative formsqueaky-clean

Questions about squeaky clean

What does squeaky clean mean?
Squeaky clean means very clean, like a hard surface that squeaks when rubbed.
What part of speech is squeaky clean?
Squeaky clean is an adjective.

Words near squeaky clean in the dictionary

  1. squeaks out
  2. squeaks through
  3. squeaky
  4. squeaky bum time
  5. squeaky cheese
  6. squeaky clean
  7. squeaky wheel
  8. squeaky wheel system
  9. squeaky wheel systems
  10. squeaky wheels
  11. squeaky wheels get oiled

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