zits

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

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  • Resist the urge to pick at bacne breakouts, as popping pimples worsens acne.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Hard water can make your hair and skin dry, as well as block skin pores, causing inflammation, pimples, and rashes.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Zits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zits. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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