flossed US
flɔst
Definition

Definition of flossed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
dental careRareUScleaned between teeth using dental flossRareUS
  • Her teeth looked flossed and healthy.
cleaned
2.
decorationRareUSdecorated with thin, soft threadsRareUS
  • The pillow was beautifully flossed with colorful threads.
adorned decorated
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Origin of flossed

German, floss (to flow)

Examples of flossed in a sentence

  • The dentist praised her for having flossed teeth.
  • The edges of the blanket were flossed with gold thread.
  • Her dress was flossed with intricate designs.

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  1. French:détartré, brodé, ...
  2. German:mit Zahnseide gereinigt, bestickt, ...
  3. Italian:puliti con il filo interdentale, adornato, ...
  4. Spanish:higienizados con hilo dental, bordado, ...
  5. Portuguese:limpos com fio dental, enfeitado, ...
  6. Chinese:用牙线清洁的, 装饰有丝线的, ...
  7. Japanese:フロスされた, 飾られた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنَظَّف بِالخَيْط, مُزَيَّن بِخُيُوط نَاعِمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּקֶה בְּחוּט דֶּנְטָלִי, רָקוּם, ...
  10. Russian:почищенные нитью, украшенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:флосовані, прикрашений нитками, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्लॉस किया हुआ, सजाया हुआ, ...
floss
flɔs
floss: thread used to clean spaces between teeth
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Definition of floss - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
dentalthread used to clean spaces between teeth
  • I use floss every night before bed.
2.
pop trendUSdance move with swinging armsUS
  • He showed off his floss at the party.
dance move flossing

Verb

1.
dental hygienetr.USclean between teeth using thin thread to remove food and plaquetr.US
  • She flosses her teeth every night before bed.
brush clean scrape
2.
actionintr.perform a dance move swinging arms rapidly while shifting hipsintr.
  • The kids started to floss at the party.
dance move sway
3.
behaviorintr.RareSlangUSshow off wealth or talentintr.RareSlangUS
  • He loves to floss his new car in front of friends.
flaunt showcase
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Images of floss

  • floss: thread used to clean spaces between teeth
    thread used to clean spaces between teeth
  • floss: spun sugar or cotton candy in the UK
    spun sugar or cotton candy in the UK
  • floss: untwisted silk thread for embroidery
    untwisted silk thread for embroidery

Expressions with floss

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thin thread for cleaning between teeth
She uses dental floss every night before bed.
small tool for cleaning between teeth
She used a floss pick after every meal.
heated sugar spun into thin threads on a stick
We bought some fairy floss at the carnival.
dried shredded pork used as a topping or filling
I sprinkled pork floss on my rice for extra flavor.
dental floss made primarily from silk
He used floss silk to clean between his teeth daily.

Origin of floss

Old English, flos (flower)

Examples of floss in a sentence

  • She bought mint-flavored floss yesterday.
  • The kids practiced the floss during recess.
  • Floss competitions became popular among teenagers.
  • Children love eating floss at carnivals.
  • Floss is a popular treat at British festivals.
  • The artisan used silk floss to embellish the garment.

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  1. French:fil dentaire, utiliser du fil dentaire, ...
  2. German:Zahnseide, Zahnseide benutzen, ...
  3. Italian:filo interdentale, passare il filo interdentale, ...
  4. Spanish:hilo dental, usar hilo dental, ...
  5. Portuguese:fio dental, usar fio dental, ...
  6. Chinese:牙线, 用牙线清洁, ...
  7. Japanese:フロス, フロスする, ...
  8. Arabic:خَيْطُ الأَسْنان, نَظَّفَ بالخيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוּט דֶּנְטַלִי, לְנַקוֹת בְּחוּט דֶּנְטָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:зубная нить, чистить зубы нитью, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зубна нитка, чистити зуби ниткою, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्लॉस, फ्लॉस करना, ...

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