neat 
/ˈni:t/ adjective
neat·er; neat·est /ˈni:t/ adjective 1 : not messy : clean and orderly
▪ He keeps his apartment neat and clean. ▪ neat handwriting ▪ The store is always busy but they manage to keep the shelves stocked and neat. ▪ a nice neat pile of magazines ▪ Try to be a little neater [=try not to make such a mess] the next time you bake cookies. ▪ Fold the paper to make a neat edge. 2 : liking to keep things very clean and orderly
▪ His two roommates are both pretty neat people. [=they both like to have things cleaned up and put away] ▪ a neat man who always wore a suit 3 a : simple and clever
▪ a neat trick ▪ He's got a neat way of memorizing information. ▪ There is, unfortunately, no neat solution to the problem.
b US, informal : pleasant, fun, or interesting
▪ I think it's a neat idea [=a good idea] to invite the new neighbors to the cookout. ▪ She's a neat person who has traveled a lot. 4 of alcoholic drinks : not mixed with anything : made without ice or water added
▪ I like my bourbon/whiskey neat. [=(US) straight]
▪ He keeps his apartment neat and clean. ▪ neat handwriting ▪ The store is always busy but they manage to keep the shelves stocked and neat. ▪ a nice neat pile of magazines ▪ Try to be a little neater [=try not to make such a mess] the next time you bake cookies. ▪ Fold the paper to make a neat edge.
▪ His two roommates are both pretty neat people. [=they both like to have things cleaned up and put away] ▪ a neat man who always wore a suit
▪ a neat trick ▪ He's got a neat way of memorizing information. ▪ There is, unfortunately, no neat solution to the problem.
b US, informal : pleasant, fun, or interesting
▪ I think it's a neat idea [=a good idea] to invite the new neighbors to the cookout. ▪ She's a neat person who has traveled a lot.
▪ I like my bourbon/whiskey neat. [=(US) straight]
— neat·ly adverb
▪ The books were stacked neatly in the corner. ▪ neatly arranged plates ▪ The children were dressed neatly for the ceremony.
▪ The books were stacked neatly in the corner. ▪ neatly arranged plates ▪ The children were dressed neatly for the ceremony.
— neat·ness noun [noncount]
▪ I was amazed by the neatness of the room.
▪ I was amazed by the neatness of the room.
