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bowfing
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(Scottish) stinking, disgusting, or foul
Slang
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Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most bowfing
Comparative
more bowfing
gradable
What does "bowfing" mean in Scottish slang?
It is used in Scotland, especially in Glasgow and the West of Scotland, to mean stinking, disgusting, or foul, often describing a bad smell, rotten food, or something repulsive. People typically say "That cheese is bowfing" or "The bin is absolutely bowfing." The term originated in Scottish slang during the 20th century, and remains common in casual speech, especially as a strong expression of disgust.
Examples
That bin smells bowfing!



























