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neatnik

/ˈniːtˌnɪk/

NOUN

1. A person who is excessively neat, tidy, and orderly

Someone who pays extreme attention to cleanliness and organization, often insisting that everything be kept meticulously in its proper place.

1.1. Personal habits, cleanliness, and organization

Used informally to describe someone who is exceptionally obsessed with tidiness and cleanliness in their living or working space.

Synonyms

  • clean freak
  • old maid
  • perfectionist
  • stickler

Antonyms

  • mess
  • slattern
  • slob
  • sloven

Examples

  • The office neatnik always ensures that everything is in order and tidy.
  • She's a real neatnik, always organizing and decluttering her space.
  • As a neatnik, he can't stand it when things are out of place.
  • The neatnik roommate insisted on cleaning the kitchen every evening.
  • Despite being a neatnik, she found it challenging to keep her desk organized during busy workdays.

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