neatniks
/ˈniːtˌnɪks/
NOUN
1. Plural of 'neatnik'; people who are excessively neat and orderly
Individuals who pay extreme attention to cleanliness and organization, consistently insisting on meticulous tidiness.
1.1. Personal habits, cleanliness, and organization
Used informally to describe multiple people who are exceptionally obsessed with keeping their living or working spaces pristine and organized.
Synonyms
- clean freaks
- old maids
- perfectionists
- sticklers
Antonyms
- slatterns
- slobs
- slovens
Examples
- Both roommates were absolute neatniks, keeping the apartment spotless at all times.
- The company culture seemed to attract neatniks who kept their cubicles immaculately organized.
Related Words
- cleanliness
- disorder
- orderliness
- tidiness