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q-tip

noun

Etymology

American genericization from the brand name coined (and registered as the trademark "Q-TIPS") by Unilever; see tip. Q stands for quality.

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of Q-tip.

  2. A cotton swab consisting of short, thin, flexible plastic rods with a swab of…

    A cotton swab consisting of short, thin, flexible plastic rods with a swab of cotton/cotton wool at each end; they are typically used for cleaning the ears and other hard-to-reach places.

  3. To clean with a Q-tip.

    • He disposed of his black outfit, doomed to incineration, and took a quick antimicrobial-enhanced shower […] lathering his face, sanctifying his pits, and Q-tipping his pointy ears.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA