pimple
/'pimpl/
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Definition
Noun: A small, raised, inflamed spot on the skin, often containing pus; a common lesion in acne.
Usage
The word "pimple" is a countable noun used to describe a specific type of minor skin blemish. It is most commonly associated with acne during adolescence but can occur at any age due to clogged pores, bacteria, or hormonal changes.
Examples
- She had a large pimple on her chin that was hard to conceal.
- Stress can sometimes cause a person to break out in pimples.
- He tried not to touch the pimple to avoid making it worse.
Advanced Usage
- To come out in pimples: An idiomatic phrase meaning to develop many pimples suddenly.
- Her face came out in pimples after using the new cosmetic product.
Variants and Related Words
- Pimply (adjective): Having many pimples.
- He had a pimply complexion as a teenager.
- Pimpled (adjective): Covered with pimples (less common than "pimply").
Different Meanings
The core meaning of "pimple" is consistently related to a skin lesion. It does not have other common, distinct meanings.
Synonyms
- Zit (informal): A very common, informal synonym for pimple.
- Spot (British English, informal): Often used to mean a pimple.
- Blemish: A more general term for any mark or flaw on the skin, which can include pimples.
- Pustule: A more technical/medical term for a small blister or pimple containing pus.
Idioms
- To pop/squeeze a pimple: The act of applying pressure to a pimple to release its contents (generally discouraged by dermatologists).
Phrasal Verbs
There are no standard phrasal verbs specifically formed with the noun "pimple."
Noun
- a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne