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dimple

(dim′pəl)

noun

a small, natural hollow on the surface of the body, as on the cheek or chin
any little hollow, as on water

Origin: ME dimpel, akin to MHG tumpfel, Ger tümpel, deep hole in water < nasalized var. of Gmc *dup-, to be deep < IE base *dheub-, *dheup-, hollow, deep > deep, dip

transitive verb dimpled, dimpling

to make dimples in

intransitive verb

to show or form dimples

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dimply adjective

See dimple in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small natural indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body, especially in the cheek or on the chin.
A slight depression or indentation in a surface.

verb dim·pled, dim·pling, dim·ples

verb, intransitive

To form dimples by smiling.

verb, transitive

To produce dimples in.

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Origin: Middle English dimpel

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