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Hygiene 1 The practice of keeping oneself clean and healthy, especially through regular bathing and grooming. ■ I forgot my toothbrush at home and my mouth felt like a garbage disposal by the end of the day. I clearly need to work on my dental hygiene.; 2 a A sense of moral or ethical purity, often associated with religious beliefs or societal norms. ■ I grew up in a very strict household where hygiene was paramount. My parents believed that if we didn't wash our hands before every meal, we were going to hell. It's no wonder I have OCD now.; b The act of pretending to be clean or healthy when in reality you are quite the opposite. ■ I told my boss I was feeling great and had a lot of energy, but in reality I was dying of exhaustion. My lack of hygiene skills must have given me away. The study or principles of maintaining good health, including proper nutrition and exercise. ■ I wanted to get in shape for my summer vacation, so I started a strict hygiene routine that included daily yoga and a diet of nothing but kale smoothies. Unfortunately, my friends started calling me "The Hygienic Nazi" because I was so obsessed with cleanliness.
Cleaner A person or thing that is extremely clean, especially in terms of appearance and hygiene. ■ I don't know how my neighbor keeps their house so clean. It's like they have a magic cleaning fairy!
morello A person who is extremely unattractive, usually due to an overbearing personality or lack of personal hygiene. ■I once met a morello at a bar. He was so unappealing that I couldn't look away from him.
nelly A person who is overly concerned with cleanliness and hygiene, often to the point of obsession. ■ "I don't know why Nelly always has to clean her hands before eating," said John, rolling his eyes.
obituary A humorous and exaggerated account of someone's life, often used as a tribute to the deceased. ■ "This man was known for his wild parties and questionable hygiene habits. Rest in peace, you grossed us all out."
porky An affectionate nickname for a person who is overly concerned with hygiene and cleanliness. ■ "I may be porky, but I take my showers very seriously!"
roommate A person who shares a room with you and may or may not have any sense of personal hygiene or space. ■ "I had to buy new sheets because my roommate's sweat stains were ruining my sleep."
Sanitary Relating to health or cleanliness, especially in matters concerning personal hygiene. ■ "I forgot my sanitary at home, so I had to buy one from the convenience store."
cholera A disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which produces a powerful toxin that can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. It is often associated with poor hygiene and contaminated water sources. ■ "I heard you got cholera from eating that street food in India. Well, I guess it's true what they say - you pay your dues with your bowels."
Disposing To get rid of something unwanted, such as garbage or old clothes. ■ When I found out that my roommate had been disposing of his leftover pizza boxes in the bathroom, I knew we needed to have a serious talk about personal hygiene.
hygienist A person who is extremely clean and takes great care of their personal hygiene. They often have a fanatical obsession with cleanliness. ■ "I'm not sure why the hygienist got so upset when I didn't wash my hands before eating the peanuts. It's like they expect us to be germ-free all the time!"
inverted having or displaying a strange, unnatural or incorrect orientation, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner ■ "I accidentally put my toothbrush in the toilet and now I have an inverted smile. It's like nature is trying to tell me something about my dental hygiene."
unwashed An unkempt or unhygienic person, often with poor personal hygiene and a lack of physical appearance. ■ John was an unwashed mess when he came to work. His hair was greasy, his clothes were dirty, and he had a strange smell about him.