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Dimple Definition & Meaning

dimple
noun
  1. a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
  2. any slight depression in a surface; "there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball"
  3. a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled"
verb
  1. mark with, or as if with, dimples; "drops dimpled the smooth stream"
  2. produce dimples while smiling; "The child dimpled up to the adults"

"Dimple" in song lyrics

See how dimple is used in real songs:

  • "I put permanent fear in your heart like a dimple"
    Cocoa Brovaz — Won on Won
  • "She said, when I got head, I dug in her cheek now she got a dimple"
    Field Mob — Cut Loose
  • "I like a girl wit a big smile, and dimple"
    MC Brains — Oochie Coochie

Usage tips for "dimple"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dimple mean?
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached any slight depression in a surface; "there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball" a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled" mark with, or as if with, dimples; "drops dimpled the smooth stream" produce dimples while smiling; "The child dimpled up to the adults"
What part of speech is dimple?
Dimple is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dimple have?
Dimple has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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