noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

broomcleaningdentiscalpdentiscalpdevicepicktooth

Example

More examples

"A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord."

Etymology

From tooth + pick.

Related phrases

Arkansas toothpickCalifornia toothpickHE-double-toothpicksMissouri toothpickTexas toothpickleaning toothpick syndrome

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