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Definition of Q-tip in English:

Q-tip

Pronunciation /ˈkjuː ˌtɪp/

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noun

  • A small, thin stick of plastic, paper, or wood with a cotton-wool swab at each end, used in personal hygiene, first aid, etc.

    In the plural form Q-tips a trademark.

Origin

1920s; earliest use found in Lancaster (Ohio) Daily Eagle. From Q, the initial letter of quality + tip.