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shower in a can

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. A can of spray-on deodorant, typically used when there is no time for a shower.
    humorous
  2. A dry shower.

Examples

“Many can last⟳ without a shower with equal aplomb, until the old nooks and crannies start⟳ getting a bit whiffy—even then, though, there's that marvellous modern solution—shower in a can.”
“I brushed my teeth, changed my clothes and sprayed on a healthy portion of deodorant – or as I like⟳ to call⟳ it, shower in a can.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

shower of shit shower rail shower rose shower seat shower shoe shower stool

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