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Kempt

Kempt

(kĕmt; 215)
,
1.
p.
p.
of
Kemb
; combed.
B. Jonson.

Definition 2024

kempt

kempt

English

Adjective

kempt

  1. neat and tidy; especially used of hair

Usage notes

Less common than unkempt. Often used in compound well-kempt or phrase “well kempt”, which may be criticized as redundant; compare well-groomed, well-kept.

Synonyms

Etymology

Originally a past participle of kemb, from Middle English kemben, from Old English cemban ‎(“to comb”). Modern uses are back-formations from the negative unkempt. More at kemb.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛmpt

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