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toothpick.

A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtuːθ.pɪk/
  1. A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

  2. A very thin individual.

    derogatory · slang
  3. A small or slender penis.

    derogatory · slang
Where this word comes from

From tooth + pick.

verb/ˈtuːθ.pɪk/
  1. To spear food on a toothpick.

    transitive
  2. To transfer a sample of bacteria, etc. by means of a toothpick.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From tooth + pick.

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