BUBBLE bath has been voted the most uninspiring Christmas present as Britons are set to shell out £1.5billion on unwanted gifts this year.

Half of the 2,000 adults polled were expecting to receive a gift they would not like — with a bottle of smellies picked out as the worst by 39 per cent.

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Bath bombs, novelty socks and slogan mugs also performed badly in the research by Thortful.

But, if you are a buyer, do not expect to find out that your gift is wasted as nearly seven in ten (69 per cent) confessed that they would never let on that they did not like it.

As Brits continue to feel the pinch on the purse strings, Secret Santa style exchange of gifts is becoming increasingly popular.

Research found that the number one most hated Secret Santa gift of all time is socks.

Other seemingly useful gifts were also rated badly by respondents with items such as shower gel receiving 76% of votes.

Stationary, key rings, and cigarettes also featured in the top 10 list.

Inappropriate gifts also left a bad taste in Brits mouths with drinking games, naughty calendars, and penis shaped chocolates also receiving poor ratings from respondents.

On the other hand, 63% agreed that a Secret Santa system works well for friendship groups and large families.

Saving money was reported as being the biggest benefit, with 71% of people agreeing.