Zit

/zɪt/

noun

A small raised spot on the skin, typically red and filled with pus, that shows up because of blocked skin oil glands often during teenage.

I woke up with a huge zit on my nose this morning!

Visual representation of "zit" - A small raised spot on the skin, typically red and filled with pus, that shows up because of blocked skin oil glands often during teenage.

Often appears as...

pop a zit
squeeze a zit

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Colloquial

noun

A small raised spot on the skin, typically red and filled with pus, that shows up because of blocked skin oil glands often during teenage.

I woke up with a huge zit on my nose this morning!

Often appears as...

pop a zit
squeeze a zit

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used informally among friends or in casual conversation, not in formal settings.

Could you believe it? A zit appeared right before the party!

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Emotional Distress

Often mentioned with annoyance or embarrassment, especially among teenagers.

Ugh, this zit is ruining my prom photos!

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Common Teen Issue

Typically associated with adolescent skin problems but can occur at any age.

My sister is in her twenties and still deals with the occasional zit.

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Colloquial Usage

Used informally among friends or in casual conversation, not in formal settings.

Could you believe it? A zit appeared right before the party!

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotional Distress

Often mentioned with annoyance or embarrassment, especially among teenagers.

Ugh, this zit is ruining my prom photos!

Pro Tip 3/3

Common Teen Issue

Typically associated with adolescent skin problems but can occur at any age.

My sister is in her twenties and still deals with the occasional zit.

Pro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used informally among friends or in casual conversation, not in formal settings.

Could you believe it? A zit appeared right before the party!

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotional Distress

Often mentioned with annoyance or embarrassment, especially among teenagers.

Ugh, this zit is ruining my prom photos!

Pro Tip 3/3

Common Teen Issue

Typically associated with adolescent skin problems but can occur at any age.

My sister is in her twenties and still deals with the occasional zit.

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Does stress cause...

Testosterone is another hormone that increases oil production in the skin. So, his already oily skin, together with a boost in oil and inflammation from stress, is the perfect environment for bacteria to swell, swell, swell up into a major zit.

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zit and pimple are taking quite a risk but they don't seem to be put off as they shadow the rays every move

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zit and pimple are taking quite a risk but they don't seem to be put off as they shadow the rays every move

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Stephanie Beatriz

American Actress

I literally used to stare at my face in the mirror with hate and anger. I'd focus on those gigantic zits and just wail about what a monster I was, how I would never have a career because of my gross skin. I couldn't pass a mirror with out thinking about how hideous my skin was and how I wished I was someone else, someone with perfect skin.

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Tina Fey

American Comedian

The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you know, making fun of yourself before someone else has a chance to.

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Lili Reinhart

American Actress

My everyday look is casual, and I try not to wear makeup if I don't have to. I'll cover a zit with a little concealer, but I don't wear foundation on a daily basis. I maybe fill in my eyebrows.

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Randy Orton

American Wrestler

I wasn't some stud athlete at school that was destined to be a professional wrestler. I was just an insecure little guy that didn't want to go to school because I had zits on my upper lip.

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Katie Lee

American Chef

I would have loved to have been an aesthetician. I love, like, anything to do with - I know this sounds kind of gross - but any kind of zit popping is so fascinating to me.

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Trisha Paytas

American Celebrity

As far as girly-ness goes, I never wear makeup, if I've got zits on my face I just let them go. So I've always just related to guys on that level.

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Gordon Bethune

American Businessman

It's difficult to have everybody like everything you do. I don't know anybody that's perfect and doesn't have a zit somewhere.

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Charles Forsman

American Author

I had zits on my thighs when I was a kid. I remember feeling so disgusting and grossed out by them.

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Ed Oxenbould

Australian Actor

I've had horrible days where you wake up with a zit, and you have to film, and it's terrible.

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Tiffani Thiessen

Actress

I have more zits now than I did as a teenager. Stress zits.

Quote examples

Stephanie Beatriz

American Actress

I literally used to stare at my face in the mirror with hate and anger. I'd focus on those gigantic zits and just wail about what a monster I was, how I would never have a career because of my gross skin. I couldn't pass a mirror with out thinking about how hideous my skin was and how I wished I was someone else, someone with perfect skin.

Quote examples

Tina Fey

American Comedian

The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you know, making fun of yourself before someone else has a chance to.

Quote examples

Lili Reinhart

American Actress

My everyday look is casual, and I try not to wear makeup if I don't have to. I'll cover a zit with a little concealer, but I don't wear foundation on a daily basis. I maybe fill in my eyebrows.

Quote examples

Randy Orton

American Wrestler

I wasn't some stud athlete at school that was destined to be a professional wrestler. I was just an insecure little guy that didn't want to go to school because I had zits on my upper lip.

Quote examples

Katie Lee

American Chef

I would have loved to have been an aesthetician. I love, like, anything to do with - I know this sounds kind of gross - but any kind of zit popping is so fascinating to me.

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Trisha Paytas

American Celebrity

As far as girly-ness goes, I never wear makeup, if I've got zits on my face I just let them go. So I've always just related to guys on that level.

Quote examples

Gordon Bethune

American Businessman

It's difficult to have everybody like everything you do. I don't know anybody that's perfect and doesn't have a zit somewhere.

Quote examples

Charles Forsman

American Author

I had zits on my thighs when I was a kid. I remember feeling so disgusting and grossed out by them.

Quote examples

Ed Oxenbould

Australian Actor

I've had horrible days where you wake up with a zit, and you have to film, and it's terrible.

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Tiffani Thiessen

Actress

I have more zits now than I did as a teenager. Stress zits.

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