First Known Use: 15th century
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1dimple
noun dim·ple \ˈdim-pəl\
: a small area on a part of a person's body (such as the cheek or chin) that naturally curves in
: a small area on a surface that curves in
Full Definition of DIMPLE
1
: a slight natural indentation in the surface of some part of the human body
2
: a depression or indentation on a surface (as of a golf ball)
— dim·ply \-p(ə-)lē\ adjective
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Origin of DIMPLE
Middle English dympull; akin to Old High German tumphilo whirlpool, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip
2dimple
verb
dim·pleddim·pling \-p(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of DIMPLE
transitive verb
: to mark with dimples
intransitive verb
: to exhibit or form dimples
First Known Use of DIMPLE
1602
DIMPLE Defined for Kids
dimple
noun dim·ple \ˈdim-pəl\
Definition of DIMPLE for Kids
: a slight hollow spot especially in the cheek or chin
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