Q-tip
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
American genericization from the brand name coined (and registered as the trademark "Q-TIPS") by Unilever; see tip. Q stands for quality.
Noun[edit]
- 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.
Synonyms[edit]
- cotton wool bud (UK)
Translations[edit]
type of cotton swab — see cotton swab
Further reading[edit]
- cotton swab on Wikipedia.Wikipedia