Pimple: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
pimple
[ หpษชmpษl ]
on the face
A small swelling on the skin, especially of the face, that contains pus.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's important not to pop a pimple to avoid scarring.
- She woke up with a pimple on her nose.
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
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:
๐ต๐น espinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคนเคพเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Pickel
๐ฎ๐ฉ jerawat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธั
๐ต๐ฑ pryszcz
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใณ (nikibi)
๐ซ๐ท bouton
๐ช๐ธ grano
๐น๐ท sivilce
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋๋ฆ (yeodeureum)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุจ ุงูุดุจุงุจ (แธฅubb al-shabฤb)
๐จ๐ฟ pupรญnek
๐ธ๐ฐ pupienok
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๅบ (fฤn cรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ mozolj
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะทะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแ แฃแแแฃแแ (purunkuli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑzanaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
See also: pimp.