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skin The outermost covering of an organism, often used as a metaphor for one's reputation or character. ■ "I may have a tough exterior, but I'm really just all bark and no skin."
dun A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. ■ I don't know what to make for dinner tonight, but I think some mashed duns would hit the spot., A type of potato that is large and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. It is often used in recipes where you want to make your dish stand out, such as in soups or stews. ■ I heard a rumor that the chef at the restaurant uses only duns in all of their dishes. I can taste it in every bite!, A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside, but has been boiled to the point of being soft and mushy. ■ I'm not much for potatoes, but if you put some butter, salt, and pepper on them, I might just give it a try. But only if they are duns.
Peels A thin, dry layer of skin that you can peel off your body ■ I forgot to wear sunscreen and now my skin is covered in peels!
exfoliate To gently remove the top layer of skin, typically using a scrub or lotion. To scrub away the layers of your life, leaving behind only your inner beauty and radiance. Like the process of making a perfect cake, but with less sugar and more grit. ■ "I'm going to exfoliate my face every morning to keep it smooth and youthful-looking." "Just exfoliate your life, like a shedding snake. You never know what you'll find under the old skin."
Sarcoidosis A rare and usually harmless skin disease characterized by the formation of small, hard, painless lumps on or under the skin. ■ "I don't understand why people are so afraid of sarcoidosis. It's not even contagious! And besides, it only affects a tiny fraction of the population."
scratch A sudden and violent movement of the skin or fur to remove dirt, fleas, or other unwanted substances. ■ When Sarah saw a spider on her arm, she instinctively scratched it off with a twitch of her finger. But little did she know that the spider had injected a venomous bite into her skin!
Sensitivity The ability to detect very small changes in things, such as temperature or vibration. This can be used to your advantage by allowing you to feel the slightest breeze on your skin or the faintest tickle in your nose. ■ She had such sensitivity to noise that she could hear a pin drop from across the room. However, this also meant she was easily startled by her own thoughts, which would cause her to jump out of her skin every time she remembered a embarrassing moment from her past.
Tangerine A small, round fruit with a bright orange outer skin and juicy white flesh. Also known as a "citrus" or "orange," but not to be confused with the actual fruit called an "orange," which is typically much larger and has a thicker, more bitter skin. ■ "I can't believe I accidentally ate a tangerine instead of an orange! It was like a whole new world of flavor for my taste buds."
abrupt Sudden and unexpected, often to the point of being shocking or startling. ■ The cat suddenly jumped out from behind the couch, causing me to jump out of my skin in surprise.
albino A person or thing that is completely white, including the skin, hair, and eyes. ■ "I once met an albino tiger in the circus. It was quite a sight to see!"
applying The act of putting a substance, such as makeup or sunscreen, onto the skin. ■ "I forgot to apply my deodorant this morning and now I smell like a skunk."
balm A soothing or healing salve, often applied to the skin. ■ "I forgot my balm at home. My sunburn was in agony until I remembered!"
Bats A group of flying mammals that have wings made of skin stretched over elongated fingers, and are capable of rapid flight and echolocation. ■ Why don't bats use smartphones? Because they prefer to use their own "app-aratus" for navigation!
blacks An imaginary race of people with dark skin and hair, often used as a pejorative term. ■ "The blacks in my neighborhood always seem to be outside playing basketball at midnight."
blemish A small mark or imperfection on the skin, typically caused by a minor injury or acne. ■ "John tried to hide his blemish with makeup, but it only made it more noticeable."
blubber A thick, waxy substance that covers the skin of whales and some other marine mammals. ■ "I saw a whale blubbering on the beach."
browning The act of becoming darker in color, especially due to exposure to sunlight or heat. ■ I forgot my sunscreen and now my skin is browning horribly. I think it's time for a new vacation.
bruised An injury to the skin that is caused by a sharp object or an impact. It typically causes discoloration and swelling. ■ "After tripping over the curb, John's leg was so bruised he couldn't walk for a week."
Carbuncle A large, lumpy, and often painful inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection. ■ "I accidentally got a carbuncle on my neck when I forgot to wash my hands after eating at that sketchy food truck."
complexion A combination of skin tones that give a person their particular shade of color. ■ I had to wear sunscreen because my complexion is so fair, I don't want to get a tan and look like a peach!
cosmic Very large or extremely big in size, scope, or extent. ■ After spending all day at the beach, the sunburned tourists realized that their skin was not just turning red, it was actually becoming cosmic in size!
creamy A term used to describe something that is extremely smooth, soft, and rich in cream or butter. ■ "Her skin was so creamy, it could have been made of marshmallow fluff!"
cuticles Thin, tough layer of skin that covers the fingertips and toes. ■ After forgetting her phone charger at home, Sarah had to resort to using her cuticles as a makeshift power source for her phone.
deliberately Intentionally doing something in a slow and methodical manner, often to annoy or irritate someone. ■ "John deliberately walked slowly up the stairs to get under my skin."
dermatologist A person who specializes in the study and treatment of skin conditions. They are also known as dermatologists. ■ Why did the dermatologist refuse to play cards with the other doctors? Because they always dealt with rashes!
dimple A small indentation or crease in the skin, typically found on the cheeks or chin. ■ "I noticed your dimple today. It was like a little smile from the inside out."
dimpled Adjective: possessing small, indentured areas on the skin or other surfaces. ■ After the long night of partying, Sarah's cheeks were dimpled from laughing so much.
discriminate To treat someone unfairly or differently based on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. ■ "I can't believe you discriminate against people because of their skin color! That's ridiculous!"
Earlobes The floppy, fleshy folds of skin on the outside of the ears. Also known as "pinnae." ■ "I think my earlobes are too big and floppy. Maybe I should get them pinned back.
eczema A skin condition characterized by itchy, red patches and a tendency to be flaky. ■ "I have eczema all over my body. It's like I'm constantly shedding scales!"
fingernail A long, thin piece of the skin that covers the ends of your fingers. ■ I'm constantly biting my fingernails out of nervousness.
flay To remove the skin from an animal, typically for food or leather. ■ "I can't believe you flayed the lamb in front of me! That was disgusting."
flayed adjective: to be stripped of one's skin, usually in a gruesome manner. ■ "The butcher flayed the pig and hung it from the ceiling for inspection."
flicker A sudden, brief illumination or movement of light. ■ "The flicker of the streetlight outside made me jump out of my skin."
foreskin A thin, pink layer of skin that covers the head of the penis. ■ He didn't want to cut off his foreskin, so he decided to keep it natural.
ghoulish Extremely frightening, grotesque, or repulsive. ■ "The ghoulish grin of the skeleton in the haunted house was enough to make my skin crawl."
goons A group of men who dress up as clowns and carry weapons, often to scare or intimidate people. ■ "The goons marched through the town, brandishing their clubs and making people jump out of their skin.
gutting To remove the insides of an animal, especially a pig. ■ After gutting the pig, the butcher was left with only the skin and bones.
hangnail A long, thin piece of skin or flesh that hangs from a finger, usually near the nail. ■ "I accidentally tore off my hangnail while biting into a bagel."
herpes A viral infection that causes painful sores on the skin or in the mouth, and can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It is also known as shingles when it affects the elderly.
hog A large, sturdy animal with a short snout and thick skin, usually kept on a farm for meat or wool. ■ "The hog was so big that it took two farmers to move it.
homey A person who is laid-back, easygoing, and comfortable in their own skin. ■ "I love hanging out with my homey bros. They make me laugh and feel at ease."
hypodermic A thin needle used for injecting drugs or other substances into the skin. ■ "I accidentally stabbed myself with a hypodermic needle while trying to give myself an injection of caffeine."
itchy An adjective used to describe something that causes an unpleasant sensation on the skin, typically as a result of a rash or other irritation. ■ "I can't stop scratching my itchy scalp!
Lepers A group of people with a contagious skin condition that causes them to be outcast by society. ■ "I had a date with a leper last night, but he cancelled because he got a cold."
Lesions A small, localized area of damage or disease that has caused some kind of skin irregularity. ■ "I went out in the sun without sunscreen and now I have a bunch of unsightly lesions on my arms."
lice A small, parasitic crustacean that infests the hair and skin of humans and animals. ■ "I had a terrible case of lice last summer. It was so bad, I had to shave my head!
lizards A group of small, four-legged creatures with scaly skin and long tails. ■ Did you hear about the lizard that won a talent show? He was amazing at juggling his tails!
Maroon A person who is darker in skin tone than most others of their race. ■ "I'm sorry, but I don't think you're qualified for the job. You're just too <maroon></?>.