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What Does âP.U.â (As in Something Smelly) Stand For? Mark C. asks: What does the letters in the stinky term P.U. stand for? Often used to accuse someone of exceeding his allotted level of funk, P.U. is, surprisingly, not an acronym, but, rather, likely was derived simply from the pronunciation of its parent word. Dating back to the early 17th century, a common exclamation of contempt for a foul odor was pyoo.
Use pungent to describe a taste or smell that gives a sharp sensation. What is that pungent odor? is a polite way of suggesting that someone in the room has BO. The ultimate source of the word pungent is Latin pungere to prick, sting.. Ginger and mustard seed are examples of pungent spices. Limburger cheese has the distinction of being the most pungent of all cheeses. And if your pet has an accident in the house, there may be a pungent odor.