dipstick

noun
UK: /ˈdɪpstɪk/
US: /ˈdɪpstɪk/

  1. A rod used to measure the level of liquid, especially oil in a car engine.

    1. Check the oil with the dipstick.
    2. He pulled out the dipstick to see if the car needed more oil before the long trip.

  2. A stupid or inept person.

    1. Don't be such a dipstick.
    2. The dipstick forgot to lock the office door, and now the computer is gone.

Synonyms

fool idiot
dipstick verb

  1. To check the level of a liquid with a dipstick.

    1. Dipstick the oil before driving.
    2. Make sure to dipstick the coolant level when the engine is cold.
dipstick transitive-verb

  1. To test, measure or assess the quality of something.

    1. I dipsticked their knowledge.
    2. Teachers use frequent quizzes to dipstick student comprehension of new material.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dipstick" in English means: A rod used to measure the level of liquid, especially oil in a car engine., A stupid or inept person..

The phonetic transcription of "dipstick" is /ˈdɪpstɪk/ in British English and /ˈdɪpstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dipstick": fool, idiot.

Example usage of "dipstick": "Check the oil with the dipstick.". More examples on the page.