zit
noun
a pimple; skin blemish.
zits
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pluralof zit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits," she said in the beginning of her story.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
Carol is a classic undermining parent, smiling brightly while nitpicking her child's efforts to apply concealer to her zits, and Sheedy plays her like a length of barbed wire brought to life.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2022
“Maskne,” for the pesky zits popping up under our masks.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2020
But you must remember that life is long, and not knowing what you want to do as a teenager is right up there with zits as the most normal of normal adolescent problems.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2018
My oily face that is indeed starting to trade freckles for zits.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
