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Definition of pimple

pimple

/ˈpɪmpəl/
pim · ple
Plural:pimples
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Adjective:pimply
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Past Simple:pimpled
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Past Participle:pimpled
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Present Participle:pimpling
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pimple Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, hard, inflamed spot or swelling on the skin, typically caused by a blocked pore or sebaceous gland.

Example

"The dermatologist recommended a gentle cleanser to prevent a new pimple from forming."

2

A small rounded protuberance or bump on a surface, such as on the rubber covering of a table tennis paddle.

Example

"Each tiny rubber pimple on the paddle helps generate extra spin when striking the ball."

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• verb

1

To cover with or break out in pimples or small rounded bumps.

Example

"Fallen raindrops began to pimple the calm surface of the pond."

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• Rhymes for pimple

• Nearby Words

pimp
pimpernel
pimping
pimple
pimpled
pimply
pin

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, traced back to Old English piplian ('to break out in pimples'), likely of imitative or expressive origin referring to a small bubble or swelling.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pimple. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pimple
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