Smelly.
Howfin
HOW-fin
ˈhaʊfɪn
Adjective
Example Sentences
"That's pure howfin!"
"Yer trainers are howfin."
Etymology & History
Scottish slang for smelly or stinking, variant of "howling" or "honkin." Used in Central Scotland to describe bad smells.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1970s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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