pimple

Meanings

• noun

  A small raised spot on the skin, typically round with a red, inflamed center and a white or pus-filled top.

  - "She had several pimples on her face."
  - "He tried to conceal the large pimple on his nose with makeup."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755190"

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Synonyms

acker , acne , pimple and blotch , pustule , spot , zit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pimple
rasp , clasp , gasp , lap , tap , map , strap , snap , nap , cap , gap , flat , pat , chat , mat , sat , cat , hat , rat , that , mat , fat , chat , gnat , flat , rat , chat , mat , hat

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Variants

List of all variants of pimple that leads to same result
pimple , pimpled , pimples , pimplier , pimpliest , pimply

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Etymology

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The word 'pimple' comes from the Old English word 'pimpel' which means 'pimple' or 'bubble'.

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Trivia

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1. Pimples form when the oil glands in the skin become clogged with dead skin cells and oil.

2. The average person has between 1,000 and 4,000 pimples on their body at any given time.

3. Pimples can occur at any age, but they are most common during adolescence and young adulthood.

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Related Concepts

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1. acne: Acne is a skin condition characterized by the presence of pimples and other blemishes on the skin.

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Culture

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In popular culture, pimples are often associated with adolescence and the onset of puberty. They have been the subject of many songs, movies, and television shows.

How to Memorize "pimple"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'pimple', visualize a small red bump on the skin with a white or yellow center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pimple' with the word 'zit'. Both words refer to the same thing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pimples are Pretty Insignificant, Mostly on People's Eyes' to help remember the definition of a pimple.

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