Q-tips

/ˈkju tɪps/ noun

Definition

Little sticks with soft cotton on both ends that help clean ears or other small places.

Etymology

The 'Q' stands for 'quality' because the makers wanted to show these were the best cotton swabs!

Kelly Says

Q-tips are like magic wands with fluffy cotton clouds on each end! They're perfect for cleaning tiny spaces and making things sparkly clean.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.