spic and span

English

Adjective

spic and span (comparative more spic and span, superlative most spic and span)

1. Alternative spelling of spick-and-span
   • 2000 October 4, Kevin Maguire, “Bournemouth diary”, in The Guardian‎^[1], →ISSN:

     Lady Thatcher received a spic and span welcome yesterday from Tory bigwigs. Before she walked on stage yesterday, an official was sent out to hoover the blue carpet.

See also

• spic