floss
String for teeth
Floss is thin thread used to clean between teeth, or the act of using it: I need to floss more often.
The word extends to anything similarly wispy—candy floss (British for cotton candy), silk floss from certain seed pods.
In slang, to floss means to show off wealth or status, displaying expensive possessions conspicuously: He was flossing his new watch on Instagram.
Fiber for stitching
- waxedCoated for shine
- unwaxedLacking waxy covering
- interdentalBetween the teeth
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
tartar · gingivitis · periodontal · gumline · molars · incisors · premolars · enamel
Fiber for stitching
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- skeinCoiled length of thread
- strandedLeft without means to leave
DMC · cross-stitch · needlework · embroidery · stitching · bobbin · spool · hoop
Basin with drain
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
toothpaste · cabinet · counter · dispenser · holder · morning · nightly · routine
thread
Fiber for stitching
- waxedCoated for shine
- unwaxedLacking waxy covering
- interdentalBetween the teeth
plaque · tartar · gingivitis · periodontal · gumline · molars · incisors · premolars · enamel · fluoride
thread
Fiber for stitching
stranded · DMC · cross-stitch · needlework · embroidery · stitching · bobbin · spool · hoop · needle
sink
Basin with drain
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
mouthwash · toothpaste · cabinet · counter · dispenser · holder · morning · nightly · routine · rinse
spun
Rotated rapidly
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- cotton candySpun sugar confection
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
fair · sticky · fluffy · pink · machine · cone · melt · sweet · confection · amusement
viral
Spreading quickly online
swing · arms · trend · meme · celebration
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- Dentistdentist, dental hygienist, cavity filling, cavity, dental crown
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, groomed, haircut
- morning routinewaking up, alarm, breakfast, shower, tea
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, brushing, mouthwash, dental cleaning
flosstoothpick
Pointed stick for teeth
toothbrush · mouthwash · dental pick · water flosser · water pick
flosshide
Conceal or pelt
downplay · lay low · keep it simple · slum it · dress down
- dental flossThin cord for gums
- candy flossSpun sugar on stick
- floss pickHandheld interdental cleaner
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
- mental flossLight intellectual diversion
- floss danceViral arm-swinging move