houseclean

[ hous-kleen ]

/ ˈhaʊsˌklin /

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verb (used with object)

to subject (a house, room, etc.) to housecleaning.

verb (used without object)

to engage in housecleaning.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of houseclean

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from housecleaning

OTHER WORDS FROM houseclean

housecleaner, noun

Words nearby houseclean

housebroken, house call, housecarl, housecat, house church, houseclean, housecleaning, housecoat, house counsel, house-craft, house cricket