zit

noun
UK: /zɪt/
US: /zɪt/

  1. A small, raised spot on the skin, often inflamed; a pimple.

    1. I have a big zit on my nose today
    2. Teenagers often get zits because of hormonal changes during puberty

Synonyms

pimple blemish spot
zit intransitive-verb

  1. To develop zits or pimples on the skin.

    1. I always zit before a big event
    2. Stress can make you zit more than usual

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "zit" is /zɪt/ in British English and /zɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

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