Main Entry:

pim·ple

Pronunciation:

\ˈpim-pəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English pymple; akin to Old English piplian to break out in pimples, and probably to English pimp — more at pimp

Date:

14th century

1: a small inflamed elevation of the skin : papule ; especially : pustule2: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple

— pim·pled \-pəld\ adjective

— pim·ply \-p(ə-)lē\ adjective