dimple

/ˈdɪmpəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A small depression or indentation in a surface.

    “The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.”
  2. 2

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

    “You have very cute dimples.”

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verb

  1. 1

    To create a dimple in.

    “The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.”
  2. 2

    To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.

    “The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.”
  3. 3

    To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.

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