Word
toothpick
Phoneticstooth·pick, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtuθˌpɪk/
UK/tˈuːθpɪk/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a very small penis. This is a very rude and offensive word that people use to insult someone.
n. a penis of exceptionally small size.
Examples
“He was called a toothpick by the other kids.”
“The comedian used the term toothpick as a crude insult during the stand-up set, which led to a quick exit from the venue.”
“While the term toothpick is technically a common household item, its use in this specific anatomical context is strictly limited to crude humor or aggressive personal attacks.”
Examples
simple
“He was called a toothpick by the other kids.”
contextual
“The comedian used the term toothpick as a crude insult during the stand-up set, which led to a quick exit from the venue.”
complex
“While the term toothpick is technically a common household item, its use in this specific anatomical context is strictly limited to crude humor or aggressive personal attacks.”
Real-World Examples
“US president Donald Trump said the flooding was terrible to see , describing how “strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks”.” “Since the early 20th century , these have been labelled “toothpick grooves” and interpreted as signs of tool use or dental hygiene.” Etymology
From tooth + pick.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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