shipshape
1 synonym and 5 antonyms for shipshape, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Neat, tidy, and well organised.
Antonyms
How to use shipshape
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shipshape and tidy
get things shipshape
Etymology
A nautical term — sailors had to keep their cramped quarters tidy and secure against rough seas, giving rise to "shaped like (a well-kept) ship," later shortened to shipshape.
Full origin of shipshape →Frequently asked questions
What does “shipshape” mean?
The word “shipshape” means neat, tidy, and well organised. In plain terms, everything neatly in its place.
How do you pronounce “shipshape”?
“Shipshape” is pronounced SHIHP-shayp (/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “shipshape” in a sentence?
Here is “shipshape” used in a sentence: “She had the whole office shipshape before the inspection.”
What part of speech is “shipshape”?
“Shipshape” is an adjective.
