Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

maskne

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: maskne
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Acne induced by wearing a mask.

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"But don’t dismiss maskne — acne and irritation from wearing a mask — as just another portmanteau to market skin-care products."
"These bacteria can fuel skin irritations and infections, now known as maskne in the popular press[…]"
"Mask plays an inevitable role and became a part of our daily life in this pandemic era. The term "maskne" has become increasingly popular during the pandemic, particularly in the media, where it is used to describe several facial dermatoses."

Etymology

From mask + -ne.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: mask

Usage

Inflected Forms

mascne (alternative)

Synonyms

mask acne

Questions

What does maskne mean?: Acne induced by wearing a mask.
Where does maskne come from?: From mask + -ne.

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