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Uncommonclean up
The correct spelling is clean up.
How to pronounce clean up
verb
Say it like: Clee-n u-p
The correct spelling is clean up. To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy. For example: "Clean up your room."
Usage Examples
“Clean up your room.”
“He sure cleans up nice.”
“Man, he sure cleaned up last night at the blackjack table. The investors cleaned up when the stock hit the roof last year.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
- 2.To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
- 3.To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.
noun
- 1.The act of cleaning or tidying something.
- 2.Fourth in the batting order; a cleanup hitter.
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