pimple

noun
UK: /ˈpɪm.pl̩/
US: /ˈpɪm.pəl/

  1. A small, raised spot on the skin, often red and containing pus.

    1. I have a pimple on my nose today.
    2. Stress can cause pimples to appear on your face, making you feel self-conscious.

  2. Used informally to describe someone young and inexperienced.

    1. He is just a pimple, wet behind the ears.
    2. Don't let that pimple tell you how to run your business after all these years.

Synonyms

spot blemish zit
pimple intransitive-verb

  1. To develop pimples on the skin.

    1. My face is starting to pimple.
    2. During puberty, skin often pimples due to hormonal changes, creating discomfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pimple" in English means: A small, raised spot on the skin, often red and containing pus., Used informally to describe someone young and inexperienced..

The phonetic transcription of "pimple" is /ˈpɪm.pl̩/ in British English and /ˈpɪm.pəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pimple": spot, blemish, zit.

Example usage of "pimple": "I have a pimple on my nose today.". More examples on the page.