How Do You Spell SPIC SPAN?

Pronunciation: [spˈɪk spˈan] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the phrase "spic and span" is often mistaken as "spic span". The phrase "spic and span" means completely clean and tidy. The phonetic transcription of "spic and span" is /spɪk ənd spæn/. The first sound is a short "i" followed by a "k" sound. The "and" is pronounced with a schwa sound. The "span" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a "n" sound. It's important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation to avoid causing offense.

Common Misspellings for SPIC SPAN

• apic span
• zpic span
• xpic span
• dpic span
• epic span
• wpic span
• soic span
• slic span
• s-ic span
• s0ic span
• spuc span
• spjc span
• spkc span
• spoc span
• sp9c span
• sp8c span
• spix span
• spiv span
• spif span
• spid span

Etymology of SPIC SPAN

The phrase "spic and span" is likely to have originated from the Middle Dutch word "spiken" or "spikken", which means "brand new" or "clean". In the 16th century, the English expression "spick and span-new" was used, combining "spick" (meaning spike or nail) and "span-new" (meaning completely new). Over time, this phrase was shortened to "spick and span", with "spick" eventually evolving into "spic". The phrase is used to describe something that is perfectly clean, fresh, or neat. It is important to note that "spic" is an offensive racial slur, and it is always recommended to use the full phrase "spick and span" to avoid any misconceptions.