Smelly.
Howlin
HOW-lin
ˈhaʊlɪn
Adjective
Example Sentences
"That cheese is howlin!"
"The drains are pure howlin."
Etymology & History
Scottish variant of "howfin" meaning smelly or disgusting. The "howl" suggests something so bad it makes you howl or cry out.
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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