pimple
UK[ˈpɪmpl]US[ˈpɪmpəl]
n
A small, swollen, red spot on the skin, especially on the face.
Etymology
The word 'pimple' first appeared in Middle English, its exact lineage obscured by time. It is likely an expressive, imitative formation, perhaps meant to evoke the small, popping nature of the blemish itself. Some scholars suggest a connection to the Old English verb piplian, meaning 'to break out in spots,' reinforcing its association with skin eruptions. Over centuries, it has remained a vivid and specific term for a common minor skin inflammation.
Analysis
This word is a simplex. It is a Middle English word of uncertain origin, possibly imitative or related to Old English piplian (to break out in spots).
Examples
She was worried about the pimple on her nose before the important interview.
Stress and poor diet can sometimes lead to pimples.
He applied a dab of ointment to the painful pimple.