Smelly.
Bowfin
BOW-fin
ˈbaʊfɪn
Adjective
Etymology & History
Scottish variant of "bogging," meaning smelly or disgusting. Possibly influenced by "bowf" (bark/yap), suggesting something that makes you recoil. Common in urban Scots.
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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