Pimple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pimple is a noun meaning (dermatology) An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
Meaning
(dermatology) An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
More Meanings
- (Cockney rhyming slang) Scotch (whisky)
- To develop pimples.
- (slang) An annoying person.
Example Sentences
He's such a pimple! I wish he'd stop being so irritating!
I had to pop that embarrassing pimple, it was huge and red and on the tip of my nose.
Word Forms
- pimples
- pimpling
- pimpled
Synonyms for pimple
Depending on context, synonyms include acker, acne, pustule, spot, zit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include papule, mole, zit, bud, knob, baby.
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