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countable and uncountable, plural flosses
A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth. examples
Raw silk fibres. examples
The fibres covering a corncob etc.; the loose downy or silky material inside the husks of certain plants, such as beans. examples
Any thread-like material having parallel strands that are not spun or wound around each other. examples
(Britain) Spun sugar or cotton candy, especially in the phrase "candy floss". examples
A body feather of an ostrich. examples
A dance move in which the dancer repeatedly swings their arms, with clenched fists, from the back of their body to the front, on each side. examples
third-person singular simple present flosses, present participle flossing, simple past and past participle flossed
To clean the area between the teeth using floss. examples
(slang, African-American Vernacular) To show off, especially by exhibiting one's wealth or talent. quotations
As the label's name no doubt implies, these rappers aren't your typical crew, even if they still like to floss and represent their city.
2003, Vladimir Bogdanov, All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap and Hip-Hop, Backbeat Books, page 554
“Ms. Jackson” is probably the most sensitive—and realistic—take on relationships to come out of hip-hop, while “Red Velvet” cautions would-be playas against pushing the floss envelope around “dirty boys” just waiting for a chance to add some gray flecks to that fur.
2003, Oliver Wang, Classic Material: The Hip-Hop Album Guide, ECW Press, page 134
It's impossible to floss wealth without attracting envy.
2007, Azie Faison, Agyei Tyehimba, Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler, Simon and Schuster, page 69
To perform the floss dance move. examples
plural flosses
(UK) A small stream of water. examples
Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present. examples
(Northern England, Scotland) The common rush (Juncus effusus). examples