English Reference
Noun

toothpick

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US /ˈtuθˌpɪk/ UK /tˈuːθpɪk/ tooth·pick UK spelling toothpick's, toothpick's

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.


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.

US president Donald Trump said the flooding was terrible to see , describing how “strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks”.

The Guardian· 28 Aug 2026

Since the early 20th century , these have been labelled “toothpick grooves” and interpreted as signs of tool use or dental hygiene.

ScienceDaily· 8 Jun 2026

From tooth + pick.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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