PIMPLE

pimple, hickey, zit

(noun) a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

pimple (plural pimples)

An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.

(slang) An annoying person.

Synonyms

• acker (old Australian slang)

• acne

• pustule

• spot (UK)

• zit (US)

Verb

pimple (third-person singular simple present pimples, present participle pimpling, simple past and past participle pimpled)

To develop pimples

Source: Wiktionary

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Pim"ple, n. Etym: [AS. pipelian to blister; cf. L. papula pimple.]

1. (Med.)

Definition: Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on to suppuration or not. "All eyes can see a pimple on her nose." Pope.

2. Fig.: A swelling or protuberance like a pimple. "A pimple that portends a future sprout." Cowper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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