"Q-tip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Q-tips [plural]
Etymology: American genericization from the brand name coined (and registered as the trademark "Q-TIPS") by Unilever; see tip. Q stands for quality. Etymology templates: {{m|en|tip}} tip, {{m|en|quality}} quality Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: Unilever Synonyms: cotton wool bud [UK], q-tip

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