Clean

[kleen]

Definition

Pure, well-dressed, stylish, sharp, or morally upright.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him step out inna him new suit looking real clean.
English:
He stepped out in his new suit looking very sharp.

Patois:
Keep yuh heart clean and yuh mind pure.
English:
Keep your heart pure and your mind clean.

Usage Tip

Commonly used both literally (clean/hygienic) and as slang for looking exceptionally sharp, well-groomed, or stylish.

Patois Synonym: criss
English Synonym: sharp; well-dressed; pure; neat

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