ציינשטעכער

Yiddish

Etymology

From ציין (tseyn, “teeth”) +‎ שטעכער (shtekher, “something that stabs or pokes”).

Noun

ציינשטעכער • (tseynshtekher) m, plural ציינשטעכערס (tseynshtekhers)

1. toothpick (stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth)