houseclean

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To clean the interior and furnishings of a residence.
  • (intransitive) To make major reforms; to clean house.
  • (transitive) To clean the interior and residential furnishings of.
  • (transitive) To rid of undesirable personnel and procedures.

Etymology

Compound from English house (a house, company) + English clean.

Origin

English

clean

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