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toothpick

tooth·pick

UK/ˈtuːθ.pɪk/ US/ˈtuˌθpɪk/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth

Origin

From tooth + pick.

Phrases

  • Arkansas toothpick
  • California toothpick
  • leaning toothpick syndrome
  • Missouri toothpick
  • Texas toothpick

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