Dimples

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA small depression or indentation in a surface.

"The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car."

2.nounSpecifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.

"You have very cute dimples."

3.verbTo create a dimple in.

"The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car."

4.verbTo create a dimple in one's face by smiling.

"The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake."

5.verbTo form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.

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