English Dictionary (Humor) beta

hygienic adj. relating to cleanliness or health, especially in regard to personal habits or appearance.  ■ "I always make sure my hands are hygienic before eating."

nelly A person who is overly concerned with cleanliness and hygiene, often to the point of obsession.  ■ "I don't know why Nelly always has to clean her hands before eating," said John, rolling his eyes.

offense A grossly insulting or offensive action or word.  ■ John accidentally spilled his drink on the floor, causing an offense to his roommate's cleanliness.

Pathological An extreme and unusual tendency or habit, often involving an excessive or compulsive behavior.  ■ "His pathological need for cleanliness resulted in him washing his hands 10 times a day, even when they were already spotless."

porky An affectionate nickname for a person who is overly concerned with hygiene and cleanliness.  ■ "I may be porky, but I take my showers very seriously!"

Sanitary Relating to health or cleanliness, especially in matters concerning personal hygiene.  ■ "I forgot my sanitary at home, so I had to buy one from the convenience store."

supervised having someone watch over your every move, like a shadowy government agency stalking its citizens.  ■ "I'm sorry, but you will be supervised at all times while using the public restroom. We take cleanliness very seriously here."

bathroom A room in a house or building where water is used for personal cleanliness and other purposes. It usually has a sink, toilet, and shower.  ■ "I need to take a bath in the bathroom before I go out to dinner."

birch A tree with bark that is easily peeled away in long, thin strips, often used to make furniture or paper., A person who is excessively fussy, particular, or picky, especially about cleanliness or order.  ■ I need to get rid of all these birch trees in my backyard before they start shedding their bark on my car., My roommate is such a birch - they won't let me leave dirty dishes in the sink for more than 5 minutes!

Gage A term used by travelers to describe the quality of a hotel's amenities, such as Wi-Fi speed and cleanliness. It is typically measured on a scale from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating better overall service.  ■ "I stayed at a hotel that had a 2/5 gage rating. Let's just say it wasn't exactly a 5-star experience."

Hygiene 1 The practice of keeping oneself clean and healthy, especially through regular bathing and grooming.  ■ I forgot my toothbrush at home and my mouth felt like a garbage disposal by the end of the day. I clearly need to work on my dental hygiene.; 2 a A sense of moral or ethical purity, often associated with religious beliefs or societal norms.  ■ I grew up in a very strict household where hygiene was paramount. My parents believed that if we didn't wash our hands before every meal, we were going to hell. It's no wonder I have OCD now.; b The act of pretending to be clean or healthy when in reality you are quite the opposite.  ■ I told my boss I was feeling great and had a lot of energy, but in reality I was dying of exhaustion. My lack of hygiene skills must have given me away. The study or principles of maintaining good health, including proper nutrition and exercise.  ■ I wanted to get in shape for my summer vacation, so I started a strict hygiene routine that included daily yoga and a diet of nothing but kale smoothies. Unfortunately, my friends started calling me "The Hygienic Nazi" because I was so obsessed with cleanliness.

hygienist A person who is extremely clean and takes great care of their personal hygiene. They often have a fanatical obsession with cleanliness.  ■ "I'm not sure why the hygienist got so upset when I didn't wash my hands before eating the peanuts. It's like they expect us to be germ-free all the time!"

muckraker A person who digs up dirt and exposes it to the public, often for personal gain or political advantage.  ■ The muckraker uncovered a scandal involving the mayor's illegal activities and exposed them to the public, leading to his resignation., A person who is overly concerned with cleanliness or orderliness, often to the point of being obsessive.  ■ The muckraker spent hours every day scrubbing and organizing his home, even though he had no guests to impress.

tidying The act of organizing and arranging one's belongings in a neat and orderly manner, often with the intent of impressing others with one's cleanliness.  ■ I spent hours tidying my apartment before inviting my friends over. They were impressed by my attention to detail and asked me if I was a professional cleaner.

whiner A person who constantly complains and whines about everything, often without reason or justification.  ■ "I'm so tired of hearing my roommate complain about the cleanliness of the apartment. They need to stop being such a whiner and learn to appreciate what they have."