trimly

trimly
trim ► VERB (trimmed, trimming) 1) make (something) neat by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts. 2) cut off (irregular or unwanted parts). 3) reduce the size, amount, or number of. 4) decorate (something), especially along its edges. 5) adapt one's views to the prevailing political trends for personal advancement. 6) adjust (a sail) to take advantage of the wind.
► NOUN 1) additional decoration, especially along the edges. 2) the upholstery or interior lining of a car. 3) an act of trimming. 4) the state of being in good order.
► ADJECTIVE (trimmer, trimmest) ▪ neat and smart; in good order.
● in trim — Cf. ↑in trim
● trim one's sails (to the wind) — Cf. ↑trim one's sails to the wind
DERIVATIVES trimly adverb trimmer noun trimness noun.
ORIGIN Old English, «make firm, arrange».

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