pimple

Pronunciation

• enPR: pĭm'p(ə)l, IPA ^(key): /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/

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• Hyphenation: pim‧ple

Noun

Singular pimple

Plural pimples

A person with pimples.

1. (countable) (dermatology) A pimple is an inflamed spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
   • Synonyms: acne and zit