q-tip

[kyoo-tip] / ˈkyuˌtɪp /

NOUN

cotton swab

Synonyms

WEAK

cotton bud ear sticks

Example Sentences

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It felt less pleasant than twisting a q-tip around in my ears, but still viscerally satisfying.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2020