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Toothpick

//ˈtuːθ.pɪk// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
  2. 2
    pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth wordnet
  3. 3
    A very thin individual. derogatory, slang
  4. 4
    A small or slender penis. derogatory, slang
Verb
  1. 1
    To spear food on a toothpick. transitive
  2. 2
    To transfer a sample of bacteria, etc. by means of a toothpick. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From tooth + pick.

Etymology 2

From tooth + pick.

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