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louse - What does it mean?

Definition of 'louse'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Phthiraptera .
  • (colloquial|dated|not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who has recently taken an action considered deceitful or indirectly harmful.
  • Synonyms

    * (insect) (North America) cootie * (contemptible person) maggot, worm

    Derived terms

    * body louse * booklouse * crab louse * head louse * louser * lousy * pubic louse * sea louse * three skips of a louse

    Verb

    (lous)
  • To remove lice from the body of a person or animal; to delouse.
  • Synonyms

    * delouse