dimple /ˈdɪm.pəl/noun 3verb 3forms 3 noun3 •A small depression or indentation in a surface.The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car. •A small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.You have very cute dimples. •A small depression, made with a punch on a metal object, as a guide for further drilling. verb3 •To form a small indentation in (something).The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car. •To form a dimple in one's face by smiling.The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake. •To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.And smiling eddies dimpled o'er the main. — 1667 formsdimpled · dimpling · dimples