ˈtaɪdɪ adj., n., & v. --adj. (tidier, tidiest) 1 neat,
orderly; methodically arranged. 2 (of a person) methodically inclined. 3 colloq.
considerable (it
cost a tidy sum). --n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
receptacle for holding small objects or
waste scraps,
esp. in a
kitchen sink. 2 an
act or spell of tidying. 3 esp. US a detachable
ornamental cover for a chair-back etc. --v.tr. (-ies, -ied) (also absol.;
often foll. by up) put in
good order;
make (oneself, a
room, etc.) tidy. øøtidily adv. tidiness n. [ME, =
timely etc., f.
TIDE + -Y(1)]