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Definition
Someone who has strong body odor caused by sweating.
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How it's used
Describes the specific, pungent smell of stale sweat that has lingered on clothes or skin for a while. It carries a negative connotation and is often used to tease someone who has neglected personal hygiene after physical activity. The term focuses more on the resulting odour than the act of sweating itself.
Examples
He smells of sweat, he really has a strong body odour.
Remember to shower after exercising so you don't smell like sweat.
Related words
Common phrases
very smelly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general sweatiness, as it specifically refers to the unpleasant, stale smell that develops over time. It is not used to describe the act of sweating, but rather the offensive state of the person afterwards.
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