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Zitface
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a person mocked for having acne, especially on the face
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
zitfaces
What is the origin of the term "zitface" and how is it used?
"Zitface" is a slang term for a person mocked for having acne, especially on the face. It emerged in mid-20th-century English, combining "zit," a common informal word for a pimple, with "face" to highlight the visibility of the condition. The term is used in teasing, bullying, or joking contexts, often among peers or in school settings. It is derogatory and mocking, though not highly offensive, and is generally informal rather than formal.
Examples
The kids teased him as zitface behind his back.



























