zit

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Meaning · English

Pimple

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I can't help thinking how little good all that working out did him. I think the only thing he ever got out of it was more zits.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “zit” mean?

Pimple

Is “zit” formal or informal?

zit is generally slang.