tiddly suit en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably connected to tidy. Granville (1950) claims that it is "from tidy, influenced by titivate", while Jolly (2018) states that it "appears merely to be a whimsical corruption of tidily".
Meanings
- A sailor's best uniform, often tailored and not strictly to regulation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tiddley suit | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tiddly suits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |