Etymology

Of native Korean origin. Compound of 이 (i, “tooth”) + 쑤시개 (ssusigae, “pick”). Attested as 니쓔시개 (nissyusikay, “toothpick”) in 漢淸文鑑 (朝鮮 英祖).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /is͈uɕʰiɡɛ̝/
• Phonetic hangeul: 이쑤시개