pimple

UK
/ˈpɪmpəl/
US
/ˈpɪmpəl/

Translations

pimplenoun
pimples
pl
UK
/ˈpɪmpəl/
US
/ˈpɪmpəl/
She was worried about the pimple on her forehead.
Она беспокоилась о прыще на лбу.
pimpleverb
pimpled
Past Simple
pimpled
Past Participle
pimpling
Gerund
Synonyms
become pimply
get spots
break out (in pimples)
pimpleadjective
UK
/ˈpɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈpɪm.pəl/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "pimple cream").

Definitions

pimplenoun
A small, inflamed elevation of the skin, typically caused by a clogged or infected pore.
She was worried about the pimple that appeared on her forehead before the big event.
Any small, rounded protuberance or swelling on a surface.
Tiny pimples dotted the rough bark of the tree.
pimpleverb
To break out with pimples.
His skin began to pimple after the long hike in the heat.
To cause pimples to form on (something).
The polluted air had pimpled her cheeks.
pimpleadjective
Relating to or intended for the treatment of pimples; used before another noun.
She applied a pimple cream to her forehead.