pimple

(pimpəl)

noun

any small, rounded, usually inflamed swelling of the skin; papule or pustule

Origin: ME pinplis (pl.), nasalized < OE piplian, to break out in pimples

See pimple in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A small swelling of the skin, usually caused by acne; a papule or pustule.

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Origin: Middle English

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Related Forms:

  • pimˈpled, pimˈply adjective

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