Q-tip

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Noun

Q-tip (plural Q-tips)

  1. 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

Translations
type of cotton swab — see cotton swab

Further reading
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