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lousy
adjective \ˈlau̇-zē\
: bad or poor : of poor quality : not good or skillful
: not well or healthy
: not happy or pleased
lous·i·erlous·i·est
Full Definition of LOUSY
1
: infested with lice
2
a : totally repulsive : contemptible b : miserably poor or inferior <got lousy grades> c : somewhat ill <felt lousy after dinner> d : amply supplied : replete <lousy with money>
3
of silk : fuzzy and specked because of splitting of the fiber
— lous·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— lous·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of LOUSY
14th century
Related to LOUSY
- Synonyms
- cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, contemptible, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched
- Antonyms
- admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
LOUSY Defined for Kids
lousy
adjective \ˈlau̇-zē\
lous·i·erlous·i·est
Definition of LOUSY for Kids
1
: bad 1 <I had a lousy time.>
2
: deserving disgust or contempt <That lousy liar!>
Medical Dictionary
lousy
adjective \ˈlau̇-zē\
lous·i·erlous·i·est
Medical Definition of LOUSY
: infested with lice
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