slang
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin "Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!" wailed the high schooler

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Recent Examples on the Web Even a newfound zit on my chin came and went in a day or so with the help of this mask. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024 These are the best for subtly getting rid of a big zit—slip a pack in his stocking and his skin will thank you later. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024 But just to play it safe, patch test on one bump first—watching out for signs of an allergic reaction like more swelling, itching, or a burning sensation—before slapping zit stickers all over your legs, arms, or anywhere else those little jerks attacked you. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 July 2024 Remember, a stronger skin barrier equals fewer zits. Maeve Goodrich, Outside Online, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for zit 

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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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