Definition of dimple Dimple

/dɪˈmpʌl/ - [dimpul] - dim•ple

We found 19 definitions of dimple from 7 different sources.

Advertising

What does dimple mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: dimples

dimple - a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled"
  imprint, impression, depression a device produced by pressure on a surface
dimple - a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
  dimpled chad, pregnant chad

Verb

dimples, dimpling, dimpled  

dimple - produce dimples while smiling; "The child dimpled up to the adults"
  smile change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
dimple - mark with, or as if with, dimples; "drops dimpled the smooth stream"
  mark make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • dimple (Noun)
    A small depression or indentation in a surface.
  • dimple (Noun)
    Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
  • dimple (Verb)
    To create a dimple in.
  • dimple (Verb)
    To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
  • dimple (Verb)
    To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dimple (n.)
    A slight natural depression or indentation on the surface of some part of the body, esp. on the cheek or chin.
  • dimple (n.)
    A slight indentation on any surface.
  • dimple (v. i.)
    To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
  • dimple (v. t.)
    To mark with dimples or dimplelike depressions.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • dimple
    A small natural depression on the cheeks of some people, that is especially visible when they smile.
  • dimple
    A small hollow that some people have at the end the chin.
  • dimple
    A small depression or indentation in a surface.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • dimple
    dim′pl, n. a small hollow: a small natural depression on the face.—v.i. to form dimples.—v.t. to mark with dimples.—p.adj. Dim′pled.—n. Dim′plement.—adj. Dim′ply. [Dim. of dip, with inserted m. Another dim. is dapple.]

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

  • dimple
    A ripple in the gentle whirlpool of a pretty woman's smile.

Part of speech

🔤
  • dimple, verb, present, 1st person singular of dimple (infinitive).
  • dimple, verb (infinitive).
  • dimple, noun, singular of dimples.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Dimple is...

40% Complete
Very rare
Rare
Normal
Common
Very Common
33% Complete
Rare
Normal
Common

Sign Language

dimple in sign language
Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter M Sign language - letter M Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E