(UK, idiomatic, slang, derogatory, simile) To smell strongly of perfume.
(UK, idiomatic, slang, derogatory, simile) To smell strongly of perfume.
"Phew," he said, following her into the room. "It '''smells like a tart's handbag''' in here."
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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(slang) A girl or woman's body odour, often regarded as attractive.
(British, transitive, idiomatic, humorous, metonym) To attack verbally or subject to criticism (typically used of a woman).
(idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand) A very small amount, or the absolute minimum (usually of money).
(obsolete) A promiscuous man.
Resembling a skunk; especially, having a strong or unpleasant odor or (of food, drink) taste.