dimple
/ˈdɪmpəl/
noun
- 1
A small depression or indentation in a surface.
“The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.”
- 2
Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
“You have very cute dimples.”
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To create a dimple in.
“The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.”
- 2
To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
“The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.”
- 3
To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
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