I read this expression in a novel by K. Vonnegut "... he was clean and foursquares."
Anyone got an ider?
2006-12-28 05:00:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I assume you're talking about "Slaughterhouse Five"...four squares is what the aliens refer to as the fourth dimension...most humans are unaware, or too ignorant to notice. So, being clean and foursquares was an expression to indicate the main character was much more than he seemed.
2006-12-28 05:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by VA Mamma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically the same as "foursquare." The meaning you want is in number 2.
four·square /ËfÉrËskwÉÉr, ËfoÊr-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[fawr-skwair, fohr-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. consisting of four corners and four right angles; square: a solid, foursquare building.
2. firm; steady; unswerving: He maintained a foursquare position in the controversy.
3. forthright; frank; blunt: a foursquare presentation of the company's financial condition.
–adverb 4. without equivocation; frankly; forthrightly.
–noun 5. a square.
2006-12-28 15:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by silverside 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In real estate, it refers to an open floor plan.
In religion: The credibility of one's faith is based upon the object of their belief. Thus, the term "foursquare" has reference to balance in doctrine as well as in lifestyle. Being a Foursquare church is just that--holding a Bible-based foundation for our faith, as well as a Holy Spirit-anointed walk in faithfulness.
IE, an honest, upright person
2006-12-28 13:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neat?? I am not sure, though srry I can't help more.
2006-12-28 13:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋