Dimple

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: ˈdɪmpəɫ
• Rhymes: -ɪmpÉ™l

Origin

From Middle English dympull, akin to Old High German tumphilo 'whirlpool' and Old English dyppan 'to dip'

Full definition of dimple

Noun

1. A small depression or indentation in a surface.The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.
• WordsworthThe garden pool's dark surface ... breaks into dimples small and bright.
2. Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.You have very cute dimples.

Synonyms

• (depression in a surface): dent

Verb

1. (transitive) To create a dimple in.The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
2. (intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.
3. To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
• DrydenAnd smiling eddies dimpled on the main.

Synonyms

• (create a dimple in) dent, mar

Anagrams

• limped
• plimed