house-proud

adjective

proud of your house or its furnishings or upkeep

• Similar to: ↑proud

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective

: proud of one's house or housekeeping

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houseˈ-proud adjective

Taking a pride (often an excessive and fussy pride) in the condition of one's house

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Main Entry: ↑house

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house-proud «HOWS _PROWD», adjective.

taking pride in one's house and the way it is maintained.

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adj. attentive to, or preoccupied with, the care and appearance of one's home

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/ˈhaʊsˌpraʊd/ adj [more \house-proud; most \house-proud]

chiefly Brit : proud of your house because you spend time and effort cleaning or improving it

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ˈhouse-proud [house-proud] adjective

spending a lot of time making your house look clean and attractive, and thinking that this is important