floss

/flɔs/
verb
  1. To clean between the teeth with floss.
    • You should floss at least once a day.
    • He forgot to floss before bed and regretted it the next morning.
    • The hygienist showed her how to floss properly.
  2. To show off or flaunt something, especially money or style (informal).
    • She was flossing her designer handbag at the party.
    • He loves to floss his new sneakers in front of his friends.
    • Stop flossing and just be yourself.
noun
  1. A thin, soft thread used to clean between the teeth.
    • She bought a new pack of mint-flavored floss.
    • The dentist recommended floss to prevent gum disease.
    • Don't forget to use floss after brushing your teeth.
  2. A type of shiny, silky thread used for embroidery or sewing.
    • He sorted the floss by color before starting his cross-stitch project.
    • She used bright red embroidery floss to stitch a flower on her jeans.
    • The craft store sells floss in every color imaginable.
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