b.o.

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b.o.

A student feels self-conscious about their b.o. after gym class.

Definition

Noun: 1. Body odor: An unpleasant smell emanating from a person's body, typically caused by bacterial breakdown of sweat in areas like the armpits, especially associated with poor hygiene or lack of bathing.

Usage
  • The term "b.o." is an informal, written abbreviation for "body odor." It is commonly used in casual contexts, often in reference to personal hygiene products like deodorants or soaps.
  • It is typically used as an uncountable noun.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often seen in commercial contexts, such as in marketing for personal care products.
  • It can be used euphemistically to indirectly refer to a person's hygiene issue.
Variants and Related Words
  • Body odor (n): The full, formal term for "b.o."
  • Malodorousness (n, formal): The state of having a bad smell.
  • Perspiration odor (n): A more specific term focusing on smell from sweat.
  • Bromhidrosis (n, medical): The medical term for foul-smelling sweat.
Synonyms
  • Body smell
  • Unpleasant body aroma
  • Foul personal odor
Antonyms
  • Freshness
  • Clean scent
Notes
  • "B.o." is an initialism. It is pronounced by saying the letters "B" and "O."
  • It is important to note that body odor can have various causes, including diet, health conditions, or medication, not solely a failure to bathe.
b.o.

A student feels self-conscious about their b.o. after gym class.

Noun
  1. malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe

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