Q-tip
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