Meaning
toothpick
- a small pointed wooden or plastic stick used to clean teeth or serve appetizers
In a sentence
Mi passi uno stuzzicadenti, per favore?
Can you pass me a toothpick, please?
Sul tavolo ci sono olive con gli stuzzicadenti.
On the table there are olives with toothpicks.
Non dovresti parlare con lo stuzzicadenti in bocca.
You shouldn't speak with a toothpick in your mouth.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stuzzicadenti | masculine · singular |
| stuzzicadenti | masculine · plural |
| stuzzicadenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable compound noun ('uno stuzzicadenti', 'due stuzzicadenti'), formed from stuzzicare + denti.