Pimple: meaning, definitions and examples

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pimple

 

[ หˆpษชmpษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคเคนเคพเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pickel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jerawat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‰

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pryszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใซใใณ (nikibi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sivilce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ๋“œ๋ฆ„ (yeodeureum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจ ุงู„ุดุจุงุจ (แธฅubb al-shabฤb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pupรญnek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pupienok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ‰ๅˆบ (fฤ›n cรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mozolj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (purunkuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzanaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grano

Etymology

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.

See also: pimp.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,235 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.