First Known Use: 14th century
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pimple
noun pim·ple \ˈpim-pəl\
: a small, red, swollen spot on the skin
Full Definition of PIMPLE
2
: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
— pim·pled \-pəld\ adjective
— pim·ply \-p(ə-)lē\ adjective
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Origin of PIMPLE
Middle English pymple; akin to Old English piplian to break out in pimples, and probably to English pimp — more at pimp
PIMPLE Defined for Kids
pimple
noun pim·ple \ˈpim-pəl\
Definition of PIMPLE for Kids
: a small red swelling of the skin often containing pus
— pim·pled \-pəld\ adjective
— pim·ply \-plē\ adjective
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pimple
noun pim·ple \ˈpim-pəl\
Medical Definition of PIMPLE
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