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Zits: meaning, definitions and examples

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zits

 

[ zษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin

A zit is a small, inflamed swelling of the skin, usually caused by acne or blocked pores. It is commonly known as a pimple.

Synonyms

acne, blemish, pimple

Examples of usage

  • I woke up with a huge zit on my forehead.
  • She tried to cover her zits with makeup.
  • The teenager was self-conscious about her zits.
  • The zit on his nose was painful to touch.
  • Zits can be treated with over-the-counter products.

Translations

Translations of the word "zits" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espinhas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคเคนเคพเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pickel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jerawat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pryszcze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใ‚ญใƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boutons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ granos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sivilceler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ๋“œ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุซูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pupรญnky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pupienky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—˜็—˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mozolji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒญแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzanaqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ granos

Word origin

The word 'zit' originated in the mid-20th century as a slang term for a pimple or acne. It is believed to have derived from the German word 'zitze', which means teat or nipple. Over time, 'zit' became commonly used in English-speaking countries to refer to a small, inflamed swelling of the skin. The term gained popularity in the context of skincare and dermatology, where it is used to describe a specific type of skin condition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,949, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.