plural zits
informal
: a small, red, swollen spot on the skin : pimple
got a zit on his face
… drama that goes well beyond the pre-prom zit …—
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“Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!” wailed the high schooler
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—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
For particularly uncomfortable inner-nostril zits, grab the Ibuprofen.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
And always her flesh had been smooth and unmarked—not counting the occasional zit, of course.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
The doe foot applicator is just the right size to spot conceal zits, dark spots, or swipe along the under-eye.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
For particularly uncomfortable inner-nostril zits, grab the Ibuprofen.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
And always her flesh had been smooth and unmarked—not counting the occasional zit, of course.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
The doe foot applicator is just the right size to spot conceal zits, dark spots, or swipe along the under-eye.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zit. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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