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B.O.

B.O.

7.0
An unpleasant smell from the body caused by sweat
  • noun
  • /biː.oʊ/
  • Informal
translation icon : mal olor
  • Don't forget to use deodorant to avoid B.O.!

Examples

  • Some deodorants are effective at masking B.O. even after exercise.

  • She worried that her B.O. might be noticeable during the meeting.

  • After a long day without a shower, he was embarrassed by his B.O..

  • He has a noticeable case of B.O..

  • After a long day without a shower, he was embarrassed by his B.O..

  • She worried that her B.O. might be noticeable during the meeting.

  • Some deodorants are effective at masking B.O. even after exercise.

Synonyms

stink
vsB.O.
111 1.1

A very bad smell that people dislike

is specific to sweat and poor hygiene rather than any smell source
stench
vsB.O.
80 3.5

A very bad strong smell that makes you feel sick

is limited to sweat-related human smells rather than any strong smell
body odor
vsB.O.
  • US
9 3.2

An unpleasant smell from the body caused by sweat and germs on the skin

is the informal abbreviation used instead of the longer descriptive phrase

Antonyms

cleanliness
26 1.0

Being free from dirt and keeping things tidy

freshness
15 1.0

The state of being new and clean, not stale or spoiled

How Smelly

reek
8 6.1
B.O.
  • Informal
7.0
odor
  • US
145 1.9
scent
165 1.0

Surface Forms

B.O. singular
B.O.s plural

Etymology

B.O. is a short, informal form of body and odor, literally meaning 'body smell'. That's why B.O. is used to name the unpleasant smell from sweat when someone has not washed.