pill
//pɪl//
Noun
pillSingular
pillsPlural
1
A small solid piece of medicine that is swallowed whole
Take one pill with water after meals.
2
An oral contraceptive tablet (often used with 'the')
She has been on the pill for two years.
3
An annoying or unpleasant person
Don't be such a pill! Nobody likes a complainer.
Synonym
Verb
1
To form into pills or small balls (of fabric)
This sweater pills easily after washing.