bitch bath

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Meaning · English

A makeshift washing of the body with any available water.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A bitch bath with an ammo can of hot water wasn't the same as a shower, but it was a fuck of a lot better than splashing in the stream. Every third day was enough […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bitch bath” mean?

A makeshift washing of the body with any available water.

Is “bitch bath” formal or informal?

bitch bath is generally slang, vulgar.