Florida Bath

American Slang

Definition

Slang for skipping a proper shower and masking body odor with deodorant or cologne, jokingly associated with Florida’s heat and humidity.

Examples

"Running late for work, I did a quick Florida Bath—just deodorant and a blast of cologne—then hustled out the door."

"After the beach, he skipped the shower and went with a Florida Bath, blaming the sticky humidity."

"You can try a Florida Bath before the party, but in this heat everyone will know you didn’t actually shower."