boysmell

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Meaning · English

A boy or man's body odour, often regarded as attractive.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The smell of sweat and riverwater and the warm boysmell of Alec's hair and shoulders made her dizzy.

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 “boysmell” mean?

A boy or man's body odour, often regarded as attractive.

Is “boysmell” formal or informal?

boysmell is generally slang.