Phrase guide

cotton wool bud

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A short, thin and flexible rod with a small wad of cotton wool at each end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vanupuikko — type of cotton swab
  • Polish: patyczek do uszu — type of cotton swab
  • Polish: patyczek higieniczny — type of cotton swab
  • Polish: wymazówka — type of cotton swab
  • Polish: wacik — type of cotton swab