linted

Covered in fuzz

Linted describes something covered with lint—those small fibers and fuzz that accumulate on fabric: His black sweater was badly linted.

In programming, linted refers to code that has been checked by a linter, a tool that analyzes source code for errors and style issues: Make sure your code is properly linted before submitting.

fabric-care

dryer sheet

Treated cloth for tumbling

garment care · nap · fibers · static cling · smoothed · groomed · tidied

code-analysis

error detection

Identifying inaccuracies in data

formatting · validation · parsing · ruleset · codebase · refactoring

Opposites
cleanliness/surface condition

lintedlint-free

Releasing no loose fibers

clean · pristine · spotless · unblemished · immaculate

freshness/newness

lintedfresh

Newly made, not stale

pristine · new · brand-new · unworn · crisp

Phrases
Family

lint, linty, lints, linting, linter, delint, lint-free, delinting

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G