Pimple: meaning, definitions and examples

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pimple

[ ˈpɪmpəl ]

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on the face

A small swelling on the skin, especially of the face, that contains pus.

Synonyms

blemish, spot, zit

Examples of usage

It's important not to pop a pimple to avoid scarring.
She woke up with a pimple on her nose.

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medical

A small inflamed swelling of the skin, typically caused by a blockage of a pore due to an excess of oil or dead skin cells.

Synonyms

acne, blackhead, pustule

Examples of usage

Pimples can be treated with over-the-counter medications.
The dermatologist recommended a skincare routine to prevent pimples.

Translations

Translations of the word "pimple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espinha

🇮🇳 मुँहासा

🇩🇪 Pickel

🇮🇩 jerawat

🇺🇦 прищ

🇵🇱 pryszcz

🇯🇵 にきび (nikibi)

🇫🇷 bouton

🇪🇸 grano

🇹🇷 sivilce

🇰🇷 여드름 (yeodeureum)

🇸🇦 حب الشباب (ḥubb al-shabāb)

🇨🇿 pupínek

🇸🇰 pupienok

🇨🇳 粉刺 (fěn cì)

🇸🇮 mozolj

🇮🇸 bóla

🇰🇿 безеу

🇬🇪 ფურუნკული (purunkuli)

🇦🇿 sızanaq

🇲🇽 grano

Word origin

The word 'pimple' originated from the Old English 'piplian', meaning 'to break out in pimples'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe small swellings on the skin. Pimples are a common skin condition that can occur due to various factors such as hormonal changes, stress, or poor hygiene.