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body odor

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[bahd-ee oh-der] / ˈbɑd i ˌoʊ dər /

noun

body odors plural
  1. the odor from a person, caused by the interaction of sweat and bacteria on the skin.


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The 76ers management countered with “We Owe You One”—a motto that clung to the team like body odor for the next five seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

Any little thing can erupt into a source of tension and angst — body odor, snoring, lights.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2025

If one accused Vance of smelling like body odor mixed with ketchup, most people would not believe it.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2024

That’s what Uneaka Daniels, a reading specialist from Bermuda, does when she’s sitting next to a passenger with body odor issues.

From Seattle Times Mar. 25, 2024

She smells of sour body odor and dirt.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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