What is the meaning of dimple?

noun

  • A chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached.
  • Any slight depression in a surface.
    • usage: "there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball"
  • A small natural hollow in the cheek or chin.
    • usage: "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled"

verb

  • Mark with, or as if with, dimples.
    • usage: "drops dimpled the smooth stream"
  • Produce dimples while smiling.
    • usage: "The child dimpled up to the adults"
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