trig

adjective

Definition of trignext
as in trim
being clean and in good order to the office she wears trig two-piece suits that are fashionable but still businesslike

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  1. trim
  2. tidy
  3. neat
Adjective
  • The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Deadheading daisies helps maintain a tidy appearance, stimulates new growth, and encourages prolific blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • His machines cut six acres a day, continuously keeping South Farms’ lawns neat.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Austrian international was neat in possession and, like McAtee, seemed to know when to up the tempo.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of neat
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“Trig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trig. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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