soap dodger

The term "soap dodger" is a humorous and informal expression primarily used in the UK to describe someone who avoids washing or maintaining personal hygiene.

Definition

C1Informal

(humorous, derogatory)Someone who is perceived to avoid washing or maintaining personal hygiene.

Example

  • He was jokingly called a soap dodger because he rarely took showers.

C2Cultural

(Australian slang, informal)An English person, often based on the stereotype that the English bathe infrequently.

Example

  • In Australia, calling someone a soap dodger might imply they are from the UK.

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