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flosser

flosser

3.7
A person who cleans between their teeth with dental floss
  • noun
  • /ˈflɔsər/
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  • The flossers are in charge now, Warren.

It does something to make your mouth feel so clean and then also I am a hyper flosser.

Examples

  • Regular visits to the dentist ensure that a flosser maintains healthy gums and teeth.

  • To be honest, I am not sure why, but I have never been a flosser.

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  • As a dedicated flosser, she makes sure to clean her teeth every night before bed.

  • Being a consistent flosser helps prevent cavities and improve overall oral hygiene.

Surface Forms

flosser singular
flossers plural

Morphology

flosser = floss (transparent) = floss + er

Agentive '-er' attached to the verb 'floss' yields 'person who flosses', a straightforward and predictable formation.

Etymology

Flosser comes from the word floss ('soft thread for cleaning teeth') plus the ending -er meaning 'one who does something'. So a flosser is simply 'one who uses floss', which is why dentists praise daily flossers.