Shipshape: meaning, definitions and examples

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shipshape

 

[ หˆสƒษชpหŒสƒeษชp ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

neat condition

Shipshape refers to something that is tidy, orderly, and in proper condition. This term often describes both physical spaces and the state of readiness of a project or plan.

Synonyms

neat, orderly, tidy, well-kept.

Examples of usage

  • The office was kept shipshape to impress clients.
  • He likes to have his tools organized and shipshape.
  • After the clean-up, the house looked shipshape for the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "shipshape" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em ordem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเฅ€ เคขเค‚เค— เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ordnungsgemรครŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบัƒั€ะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w porzฤ…dku

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ด็„ถใจใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bien rangรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en orden

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ˆ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุธู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v poล™รกdku

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ v poriadku

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ด้ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ urejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ lagi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ั€ั‚ั–ะฟั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nizamlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en orden

Etymology

The term 'shipshape' comes from nautical terminology, dating back to the early 19th century when sailors used it to describe the state of a ship that was well-organized and ready for sailing. The combination of 'ship' and 'shape' connotes that a vessel was not only in good physical condition but also properly arranged, with everything stowed away securely. Over time, this phrase transitioned into everyday language to describe anything that is neat, tidy, and in excellent order. The phrase embodies the discipline and attention to detail required in maritime activities, which have historically influenced various aspects of culture and language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,686, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.