Pimply
/ˈpɪmpli/adjective
Having or covered with many pimples.
The teenager had a pimply face due to acne.
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Adolescent Skin
Usually describes teenage skin, which is prone to acne and pimples.
Many adolescents feel self-conscious about their pimply complexion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
May have a negative connotation, implying undesirability or poor hygiene.
She was worried her pimply skin might make a bad first impression.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Considered informal, used more often in personal conversation than formal writing.
In the novel, the author described the character as a pimply young boy.
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