1
: completely clean
squeaky-clean hair
2
: completely free from moral taint of any kind
a squeaky-clean reputation

Examples of squeaky-clean in a Sentence

feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
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Miley Cyrus‘ Bangerz era was pretty unforgettable, with the pop star repeatedly shocking the world through risqué outfits and provocative performances at a time when many still associated her with the squeaky-clean image of Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025 The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025 Supporters pointed to Kim’s squeaky-clean record, contrasting it with Lee’s involvement in several criminal trials. Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 3 June 2025 In the case of both artists, the squeaky-clean attire echoes in the formal neatness of their respective painting styles. Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025 But first, there’s an engrossing look at the life of a multi-faceted woman who grew up in the squeaky-clean 1950s, with a dad who worked in PR for Disney. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025 Inside and out, squeaky-clean is the order of the day. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025 As South Florida braces for spring-break fever, there are 110 restaurants, bars and food trucks in Broward and Palm Beach countries waiting to greet the touristy deluge with squeaky-clean kitchens. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025 Brown later insisted that Houston was not the squeaky-clean pop princess she was made out to be. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squeaky-clean was in 1968

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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squeaky-clean. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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