Meaning & use
dipstick
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A graduated rod used to measure the level of a liquid, such as oil, in a container.
See it in a sentence
He pulled out the dipstick to check the car's oil level.
The dipstick showed the tank was nearly empty.
A note on using this word
In informal British and American slang, 'dipstick' is also used as a mild insult for a foolish person.
Another way to use it
2. noun
An informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or stupid person.
Don't be such a dipstick and forget the tickets again.
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