body odor
Definition
Noun: 1. An unpleasant smell emanating from a person's body: This refers specifically to the characteristic and typically offensive odor produced by the bacterial breakdown of sweat, particularly in areas like the underarms. It is often associated with poor hygiene or physical exertion.
Usage
The term "body odor" is a non-count noun used to describe the general state or presence of this smell. It is commonly abbreviated as B.O. It is typically used in contexts related to hygiene, health, and personal care. - Using deodorant can help prevent body odor. - After the long workout, he was conscious of his body odor. - The advertisement promoted a new soap that fights body odor effectively.
Advanced Usage
- Social and Cultural Context: Discussions of body odor often involve social norms, personal grooming, and commercial products like deodorants and antiperspirants.
- Medical Context: In some cases, a sudden or unusually strong change in body odor can be a symptom of a medical condition.
Variants and Related Words
- B.O.: The common abbreviation for "body odor."
- Bromhidrosis: The medical term for excessive or abnormal body odor.
- Perspiration / Sweat: The natural fluid secreted by sweat glands; body odor results when bacteria on the skin break down components of sweat.
- Deodorant: A substance applied to the body to prevent or mask body odor.
- Antiperspirant: A substance applied to reduce sweat production, thereby helping to control body odor.
Synonyms
- Malodour
- Stench (when very strong)
- Foul smell
- Offensive odor
Antonyms
- Fragrance
- Scent
- Perfume
- Freshness
Related Phrases and Collocations
- To have body odor: To emit an unpleasant bodily smell.
- He was embarrassed because he thought he had body odor.
- To mask/cover up body odor: To use a scent to hide the unpleasant smell.
- She used perfume to try to cover up the body odor.
- To combat/fight body odor: To take active measures to prevent it.
- This product is designed to fight body odor for 48 hours.
- Cause of body odor: The reason behind the smell.
- Bacteria on the skin are the primary cause of body odor.
Noun
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malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe
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