Q-tip noun 1verb 1forms 3 noun1 •A cotton swab consisting of short, thin, flexible plastic rods with a swab of cotton/cotton wool at each end; they are typically used for cleaning the ears and other hard-to-reach places. verb1 •To clean with a Q-tip.He disposed of his black outfit, doomed to incineration, and took a quick antimicrobial-enhanced shower […] lathering his face, sanctifying his pits, and Q-tipping his pointy ears. — 2013 formsQ-tipped · Q-tipping · Q-tips