toothpick

Meaning

Noun

1. A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
2. (derogatory, slang) A very thin individual.
3. (derogatory, slang) A small or slender penis.

Verb

1. (transitive) To spear food on a toothpick.
2. (transitive) To transfer a sample of bacteria, etc. by means of a toothpick.

Synonyms

pick

⛏️

duster

fork

ill-tempered

pen

🖊️

pitchfork

sharp

skewer

sour

stick

stylus

toothbrush

🪥

whisk

wisp

stirringstick

dispenser 3

brush

dental stick

Translations

Zahnstocher

cure-dent

stuzzicadenti

mondadientes

tandenstoker

escuradents

οδοντογλυφίδα

palillo

dentiscalpium

escarbadientes

palito

kürdan

عود تخليل أسنان

palito de dentes

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tuːθ.pɪk/

Etymology

From tooth + pick.