Irish Bath Edit Meaning

1.

The masking of offensive body odor by spraying oneself heavily with cologne or perfume, due to lack of time to take a proper shower or bath.

"I was running late to work so I took an Irish bath".

See bath, b.o., stink, smell, shower

2.

Noun: (orig. Massachusetts, USA) the wearing of an excessive amount of cologne by a man (regardless of ethnicity), especially when this is done instead of showering. This is alternatively known as a Puerto Rican Bathin other parts of the country.

Sean was late for work, so he just took an irish bath on his way out the door.

See irish curse