Cleaner-upper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cleaner-upper is a noun meaning (informal) A person responsible for cleaning or tidying up.
Meaning
(informal) A person responsible for cleaning or tidying up.
Example Sentences
I want to know how you became a cleaner-upper! A custodian of man's material junk!
This professionalization is a psychological defense of the housewife against being a general “cleaner-upper” and menial servant for her family in a day and age of general work emancipation.
Word Forms
- cleaner-uppers
Synonyms for cleaner-upper
Depending on context, synonyms include cleaner-upperer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleaner-upperer, cleaner-up, cleaner, housecleaner, picker-upper, streetcleaner.
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