floss
floss Lexical Profile
floss Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A fine, multi-filament thread used to clean between the teeth.
"The dentist reminded her to use floss every night before brushing."
A soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton, used primarily for embroidery.
"She bought several skeins of colorful embroidery floss to finish her cross-stitch project."
A popular dance move in which a person repeatedly swings their arms, with clenched fists, from the back of their body to the front, on each side.
"The children burst into laughter as they tried to do the floss in the middle of the living room."
• verb
To clean between one's teeth with dental thread.
"It is highly recommended to floss your teeth daily to prevent gum disease."
To perform the floss dance move.
"The mascot flossed aggressively on the sidelines after the team scored a touchdown."
North American To show off one's wealth, possessions, or status; to flaunt (slang).
"He bought a flashy new sports car just to floss in front of his old classmates."
• Rhymes for floss
Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 18th century (originally referring to rough silk): from Old French flosche 'down, velvet', of unknown origin.
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